Anthony Lee Mitchell Jr., known to many as "Tony," was born on December 6, 1959, to Anthony Lee Mitchell Sr. and Leola Mitchell (Cooper) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. From the very beginning:

Tony was surrounded by the warmth of his family. He loved running from house to house with his sister. As a young boy, Tony had a love for football. He started playing at the age of 5 years old and throughout high school where he helped win the State Championship in his senior year. Tony attended Polk Elementary, and Hoover Middle School, and was a proud graduate of John Marshall High School in 1978.

Tony excepted Christ at an early age. He was raised in the Church of Christ and spent his life attending 7th Street, Eastside, Northeast, and Putnam City congregations.

While in high school, Tony met and soon after married Christiann Amous the mother of D'Antae and Tanisha Mitchell. Tony then enlisted in the United States Army in 1978, joining alongside his friend Larry under the buddy plan. The two completed their training together at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Fort Gordon, Georgia. He later forged additional meaningful relationships and welcomed Alexandria Thompson and Abijah Mitchell. Like many, Tony faced his share of struggles but never abandoned his faith in God. He was known for teaching others, especially his son Abijah about God and the Bible.

Tony is survived by his his mother, Leola Goodridge; children, Tanisha Mitchell, Alexandria Thompson and Abijah Mitchell; his grandchildren, Keilen Scott, Cameron Scott, La'Nae Lampkin and LaNyah Lampkin; his sisters, Teretha Cooper (Michael), Gloria

"Nicole" Gordon (Kevin), Wannee Cooper, Wanna Wallace and Cliche Mitchell; his brothers, Somchai "Chai" Mitchell (Lacretia) and John Susouk; his stepmother Sumjit Mitchell; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, an uncle, and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Mitchell Sr., as well as his grandparents, aunts, and uncles.