Eddy Mitchell Obituary

Eddy E. Mitchell

Eddy E. Mitchell, age 85 was born on December 11, 1939, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving daughters on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  He was a native of Kaplan, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  He attended Herod High School in Abbeville, LA where his youthful spirit and innate wisdom were already evident. Shortly after leaving school, Eddy ventured to New Orleans, where he began working at Charity Hospital, a testament to his innate desire to help others. He also worked at Acme Welding Company, as well as several trucking and construction companies. Eddy was a man of many passions. He adored cars, was a huge sports fan, found solace in the company of animals-especially his pony, Danny Boy-and lived his faith as a devoted member of Star of Bethel Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. He was a devoted member of the Ambassador Social and Pleasure Club for a number of years. Eddy was a long-time member of the Jugs Social Club Inc., where he reigned as King Nomtoc XXIII in 1992 and looked forward to the annual balls until his health failed him. Eddy, ever the entrepreneur, opened 'Cozy,' his beloved bar where he continued his reign as king, entertaining visitors with his wit and tales. Even in his later years, he defied age and embraced technology, sending hundreds of inspiring and uplifting text messages each day, a cherished blessing to all who received them. Eddy's life is a testament to courage, generosity, and the enduring power of love. He faced adversity with unwavering strength, shared his blessings with open hands, and cherished the bonds of family and friendship above all else. He defied doctors and lived years longer than they predicted. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Eddy was the devoted father of Tanya Darensburg (Dwyane) and Traci Mitchell Austin (Roy); grandchildren, Dwyane Darensburg Jr., Laci Darensburg, Trey Austin and Peyton Austin; siblings, Joyce Reaux, Loveless Mitchell (Annette), Mary Eaton (Walter), Iris Simmons, Amy Clanton (William), Peter Mitchell (Billie), Alan Mitchell and Helen Hebert; great-grandson, Demauri Dwyane Darensburg; brother-in-law (Nelson Mitchell); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Isabell Mitchell, sisters, Clara Thomas, Rutha Mae Mitchell, Josephine Gilbert, Shirley Bernard, and brothers, Douglas Mitchell Jr., Parnell Mitchell Sr. and ex-wife Georgia Mitchell  Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, officers and members of Star of Bethel B.C. and Liberty In Christ Christian Church; employees of EEOC and Robert Fresh Market; members of the Jugs Social Club, Inc., Krewe of NOMTOC and Cozy’s are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Star of Bethel Baptist Church, 2217 Harmony Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 at 10:00 a.m.  Visitation and Final Viewing from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. in charge (504) 522-2525.