Date Of Birth: February 12, 1935
Date Of Death: August 15, 2009
David E. Mitcham Jr. was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Rev. David and Millicent Mitcham. He was a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School.David was active in many organizations for civil and equal rights, serving as President of the Indianapolis branch of the NAACP, being a key organizer and promoter of IPS racial desegregation.David was the Biblical Instructor for the Barraca Phileatha Bible Class at St. John AME Church for 35 years.After various government positions, David accepted a position with Ball Corporation as Director of Employment Practices. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert E. Mitcham.His surviving family includes his loving wife, Clayretta; his daughters, Sharon, Monica, and Milele; his grandchildren; sisters Mayme Mitcham and Ellen Reddick; and a loving host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Memorial service will be held at 1pm, Sat Aug 22, at Robinson Community AME Church, 4602 N. College Ave.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church.Friends may sign his online guestbook at indianafuneralcare.com, and may call the funeral home at 636-6464 with questions.
David Taylor says
So sorry to hear of David’s passing.I met Dave when he visited Westinghouse Muncie as an inspector for dcsd. We had many lunches together. I remember him as a very sincere person and I considered him a friend.Our prayers are with you in your loss.
carolyn bryant says
Aloha to my cousin, friend and fellow traveler. I will miss you but remember all our times together including when we were growing up. Your summer visits to Washington,getting me in trouble just because you were a “city Slicker” are memories near and dear. Farwell my buddy, I will see you again. Love, Carolyn
ELIZABETH HARMON JAMERSON says
May God give you strength to endure during this difficult time.
Remembering our good summers in Washington, IN
Ernestine Carter Taitt says
I am your cousin Ernestine Carter Taitt. I met David a few times at the Harmon Reunions. I am from the Tyler side and related to the Lawhorns. My sincere thoughts are with you all.
Allena R Roper says
God knows best….
Ann M Randall says
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27
Dear Christian Friends:
Find comfort in God’s care.
Ann M. Randall
Member
Robinson Community AME Church
Mary Johnson says
Mrs. Mitcham, You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband. You both helped me tremendously when Lois was first diagnosed and eventual passing. I will keep you in my prayers. I will miss him @ Sunday bible class, he was a great teacher and irreplacable. I hope you will continue to come. I will still continue to send you emails.
Love to you,
Mary Johnson
Josephine Harmon Williams says
Sorry to hear of Cousin Dave’s passing. We had many good memories
when I would come to Indiana during the summers and family reunions