Jeffery Louis "Jecko" Mitchell Obituary (1969 - 2021)

"For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's" Romans 14:8 On Sunday, December 26, 2021, Jeffery heard the voice of God say, "I am the resurrection and the Life, those who believe in me will live even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die." Jeffery "Jecko" Mitchell was born on September 6, 1969, in Hahnville, Louisiana to the union of the late Felton Sr. and Leola Mitchell. On October 1, 1989, Jeffery fathered his first child, Keon (Daniella) Coleman Sr. Jeffery was the devoted husband of Tonja Mitchell for 24 years until his sudden death. Their union was blessed with two children, Diamante and the late Dovante "Slim" Mitchell. He was the proud grandfather of Keon Coleman Jr. and British Brown. He also was the Godfather of A'riah Batiste. Jeffery was a 1987 graduate of Hahnville High School, and was employed at Dow Chemical Plant in Taft, Louisiana for many years until his health began to fail. He was a free hearted person who enjoyed cooking, fishing, playing loud music, watching football, and hanging with his brothers and nephews. Left to cherish Jeffery's memories are his wife, Tonja; children, Keon Coleman Sr. and Diamante Mitchell; grandchildren, Keon Coleman Jr. and British Brown; Godchild, A'riah Batiste; and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents, Felton Sr. and Leola Mitchell; son, Dovante Mitchell; sister, Jeanette Pierre, and brothers, Leonard and Andrew Mitchell. A celebration of life honoring Jeffery "Jecko" Mitchell will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Second African Baptist Church, 136 W 3rd Street, Edgard, LA 70049. Visitation 8:30am-10am. Service will begin at 10am. Interment to follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, 2439 LA-18, Edgard, LA 70049. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052.