FRAZIER LEE MITCHELL

Frazier Lee Mitchell known by many as “Chief Mitchell” was born October 15,

1931, in Marianna, Arkansas to Wesley Earnest Mitchell and Mary Jane Robinson.

Chief Mitchell was baptized in 1946 at Paradise Baptist Church. He graduated

from Moton High School in 1949 and enlisted in the United States Navy shortly

after. Through his hard work and dedication, he was able to rise to the rank of

Chief Petty Officer.

In 1957 Chief Mitchell married Earnestine Johnson who preceded him in death.

Chief Mitchell retired from the US Navy in 1975 after serving 24 ½ years. After a

short retirement Chief Mitchell decided to rejoin the work force and continue his

love of cooking as the chef at the House of Metamorphosis (HOM). During the 20

years spent at HOM Chief Mitchell met and fed thousands of people. He was a

role model for many.

Chief Mitchell spent his leisure time going to the racetrack in Mexico watching the

greyhounds run, he loved watching CNN, MSNBC, FOX and listening to 92.5 FM.

He got a kick of hearing the stories of “War of the Roses” on the radio, which kept

him laughing.

In 1978 Chief Mitchell met his longtime friend Laura Monroe, who preceded him

in death in 2012. His friendship remained close with the Monroe Family. Chief

Mitchell and Anthony Miller created a special bond that no one could come

between. Anthony loved Chief so much that he became his caregiver.

Chief Mitchell spent the last 10 years of his life making new friends at the

Veteran’s Center of Chula Vista where he lived. On June 8, 2022 Chief Mitchell

transitioned and joined his parents and his siblings, Carrie Henderon and Luther

Wesley James. Chief Mitchell is survived by six step children, long time friend of

73 years, Mr.Isaiah Jones, The Monroe Family: Brenda Larsosa, Beverly Monroe,

Gregory (Gwen) Monroe , Ricky Monroe, Derrick Monroe, David Monroe, Tammy

Robinson, Anthony (Tyra) Miller, and a host of grandchildren and others who

loved him dearly.

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