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Dolphus B Mitchell 1922 - 2001

Dolphus B Mitchell of Huntsville, Madison County, AL was born on September 9, 1922, and died at age 79 years old on November 23, 2001. Dolphus Mitchell was buried on November 30, 2001 at Huntsville Memory Gardens 6810 University Dr NW, in Huntsville.

Dolphus B Mitchell

Huntsville, Madison County, AL 35805

September 9, 1922

November 23, 2001

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Introduction

Dolphus was born on September 9, 1922. He had siblings Dorothy Huffman, Geraldine Mitchell, Wardell Townsend, and Charles Mitchell. He married Rebecca Woodfin and together they had children Dori B. Mitchell, Donald B. Mitchell, Dawn B. Mitchell, and Dolphus B. Mitchell, Jr.
09/9

1922

Birthday

September 9, 1922

Birthdate

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Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was an African American.
Nationality & Locations

Dolphus was a United States citizen, born and raised.
Early Life & Education

He attended Alcorn A&M University in Mississippi and Northern Illinois College of Optometry.
Religious Beliefs

He was a Baptist.
Military Service

Dolphus Mitchell served in WWII and was an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Alabama State Militia.
Professional Career

Dolphus was the first African American Optometrist in the state of Alabama.
Personal Life & Family

He served in the Civil Air Patrol and was a nutritionist.
11/23

2001

Death

November 23, 2001

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

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Death location

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11/30

2001

Gravesite & Burial

November 30, 2001

Funeral date
Huntsville Memory Gardens 6810 University Dr NW, in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 35806, United States
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