Oscar James Mitchell

Oscar J. Mitchell was one of twelve children born to Irene and Edgar Mitchell. Oscar was born and raised in Carthage, Texas before settling in San Antonio with his parents and siblings. Oscar J. Mitchell was strong-willed and feisty. His two favorite sayings were “I’m gonna jump you” and “You trying to be funny”. He was known for only wearing bone, black, blue, and brown. He was a dedicated employee, working at the Witte Museum and the San Antonio Independent School District. He also worked at Fort Sam Houston until illness forced him to retire. Oscar was married to Addie Price Mitchell until her death in 2003. He is preceded in death by parents Edgar and Irene Mitchell; sisters Joyce Jackson, Idella Mitchell, Hattie Calloway, and Audrey Green; and lastly, brothers Stephen Mitchell and Howard Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Yolanda Nious, Renita D Mitchell, and Daryl Mitchell; granddaughters Brittney Nious, Angel Mitchell, Ladaycia Mendez, and Ebony Nious, and ex-wife Sandra Mitchell. Also in mourning are Oscar’s brothers and sisters, Edgar Mitchell, Lynn Mitchell, Rickey Mitchell, Deborah Hall and Doris Boatman, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.