Milton

Mizell

An amazing man, a wonderful, loving father, a faithful friend, and an exceptional human being: this is how Milton Mizell is remembered, an indomitable spirit whose strong personal integrity was his constant guide in navigating life and achieving his goals.
Mr. Milton Mizell, 80, passed away from health complications on June 15, 2015 in Miami, FL. He was born January 13, 1935, the youngest son of Houston Mizell and Lillie Roberts Mizell of Jasper, FL. In 1954, he married Jeanette Cecil Mizell and relocated to Miami, FL. Milton worked 27 years for the City of West Miami before retiring to White Springs, FL, where he was a faithful and devoted member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, serving on both the Usher Board and the Board of Trustees.
Milton is survived by Jeanette Cecil Mizell, daughter Cheryl Ceylon Mizell, son Milton Anthony Mizell, daughter Beverly (Leo) Mizell-Missoudan, granddaughter Maya Missoudan, all of Miami, Florida; a brother, Bernard Mizell of St. Petersburg, FL, and two sisters, Reverend Doris (Willis) Mizell Simmons of Lake Wales, FL and Rubye (Edgar Sr.) Mizell Lumpkin; a sister-in-law, Lucile Mizelle of Lake City, FL, and brothers-in-law Reverend Edward Jones, John (Debra) Wesley Jones, Hubert (Macie) Jones, Herbert Jones, and Joe Jones, Sr.; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Milton was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Lee Mizelle and Alton Carl Mizelle, Sr.; and sisters Alberta Mizell Cross, Evie Mizelle Alexander, Bernice Mizell McIntosh, and Artis Mizell. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lakecityreporter/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=175150766#sthash.D15wO4b3.dpuf