Herbert Mitchell

Dr. Herbert Nelson Mitchell, 72, the son of the late John W. Mitchell Sr. and Maybelle Mitchell; was born on December 3, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was called home to be with lord on Friday, February 12, 2016. Dr. Mitchell, affectionately known as ''Herbie'', was educated in the Baltimore City School System and graduated from Baltimore City College High School. He later attended Howard University in Washington D.C., majoring in Chemistry and pre Med. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in June of 1967. Following undergraduate school, he went on to attend the Howard University College of Medicine to obtain his medical degree. Continuing his educational training, he completed his post graduate medical education in Internal Medicine also at Howard University. He completed his residency at Howard University and its affiliated hospitals as well. He was board certified in Internal Medicine and Surgery and licensed to practice in the state of Maryland, California and Nevada. Dr. Mitchell served in the U.S. Military as a member of the U.S Public Health Services in Washington D.C. He was a General Medical Officer commissioned to the rank of Lt. Commander. His duties included adult medicine, emergency clinics, consultation services and nursing home care. He later went on to work for that organization for 2 more years after his discharge. In 1979, he relocated to the state of California and began working for several health agencies including the: California Industrial Medical Clinic, Merritt Occupational Health Center, Airport Occupational and Emergency Care Center, the Access Internal Medicine Group until his retirement in 2004. It was in Las Vegas, Nevada where he chose to spend his retirement. Herbie was passionate about his work and family. He loved to travel worldwide and was a voracious reader who collected numerous books about African and American Civilizations, works by various authors and information to hone his interest in Genealogy. He had an interest in all types of music, especially classical, blues and jazz. He also enjoyed watching videos and taking occasional trips to casinos in his hometown of Las Vegas and wherever his travels took him. Herbie is preceded in death by: his mother and father, John W. Mitchell and Maybelle Mitchell Jr. (Ann). He leaves to mourn: three brothers and eight sisters, Robert Mitchell (Nettie), Maybelle Jones (James deceased), Delores Winston (Frederick), Linda Mitchell-Homes (Paul), Juanita Mitchell-Morton (Larry), Joan Mitchell, Maurice Mitchell (Fern), Gwendolyn Leake (Gerald); many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and a host od other dear relatives and treasured friends.

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Herbert Mitchell

December 3, 1943 - February 12, 2016