Otis Lewis Mitchell, big-time Eagles fan
Otis Lewis Mitchell, 41, of Selbyville passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Atlantic General Hospital. Born May 28, 1982, in Lewes to Otis Tolliver and Angela Mitchell, Otis was blessed to be raised, loved and cherished by his beloved grandparents, Helen and Sylvester Mitchell, all of whom survive him.
Otis attended the Howard T. Ennis School and was a graduate of Indian River High School. Otis was a big-time Eagles fan and served as the football aide for the Pop Warner Sussex Elite Legends football team. He loved bowling, video games and dancing. Otis was always happy and wonderful, with a positive attitude, and a great joy to be around. One of his greatest loves besides the Philadelphia Eagles was spending time with his family.
Otis leaves behind his parents and grandparents; a brother, Jermika Miles (Maria) of Baltimore, Md.; sisters, Shiwanda Miles of Salisbury, Md., Otisha Mitchell of Selbyville and Comesha Mitchell of Bridgeville; one niece, Marc’ Shae Jones; and three nephews, William Ward, Dav’yan Wilson and Jaquez Jackson. He also leaves behind a host of aunts and uncles, extended family and many friends.
A viewing and visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie Johnson officiating, followed by interment at Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery.
Visit Otis’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his online guestbook at watsonfh.com.
