Donald Craig Mitchell

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Craig Mitchell was born May 30, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to the

union of Solomon and Helen Mitchell, who preceded him in

death. 

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Donald was employed in logistics with Tom-Boy Supermarkets

approximately seven years. 

He worked 22 years for SuperValu and served as Chief Shop Steward

for the Teamsters Union Local 688.

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He served as Trustee of the Teamsters

Black National Caucus, an organization dedicated for the

disadvantage. Donald remained a faithful SuperValu employee until

his sudden death.

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was a dedicated alumnus of Sumner High School, he served as

co-chairperson for the ’76 Class Reunion Sumner

“Bulldogs”.

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a.k.a. “Big Don/Honest Don” had a host of friends who he considered

his brothers and sisters. 

Often times the “Barbershop” was considered his second home due to

countless hours spent counseling friends at the shop.

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He was also the block captain of his

neighborhood; his neighbors will remember him due to his friendly,

sociable, and pleasant attitude he so often displayed by chatting

and waving to the community.

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Big Don held countless conversations

with his neighbors and they knew he had valuable insight on most

topics presented.  Donald

will be remembered for his “knowledge” of people of the city,

people of the state and people of the world.

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departed this life February 6, 2011 at DePaul Hospital.

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His wife, Barbara will dearly miss

Donald’s smile and the fun-filled years God allowed them to share.

Cortney, Kelsey, Craig, and Elizabeth will keep Daddy in their

hearts.    

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leaves to cherish memories his devoted wife of 22 years, Barbara L.

Mitchell, his children Cortney, Kelsey, Craig, and Elizabeth

Mitchell of St. Louis, Missouri; one goddaughter, Amber Rose; one

godson; Jamal Sanford Calvin,

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one brother, Allan Mitchell of St.

Louis, Missouri;  three

brothers-in-laws; eight sisters-in-law:

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Frances Williams of Toledo, Ohio;

Deborah Mitchell; Brenda J. Bethany; Linda Bethany; Melvin &

Martha Bethany; Wendell & Sharon Thompson; Matilda Bethany; and

Dorniece, Jr. & LaVerne Ferguson all of St. Louis, Missouri;

Aunt Dorothy Gregory of St. Louis, Missouri; a host of nieces,

nephews, great nieces, nephews,

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cousins, friends, and special

friends.