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Rickey L. Mitchell was born and raised in Miami, Florida, in the Liberty City community projects.
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Mitchell graduated from Miami Central High School and earned an Associates degree in Mortuary Science as well as an Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade College.
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While attending college, Mitchell worked part-time at a funeral home and full-time for the State of Florida Youth Services.
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After 25 years of service, Rickey L. Mitchell retired with the Miami-Dade County Police; 1981 to 2006.
Mitchell continues to serve in the private sector of Miami Dade-County, where he owns and operated Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc. for the past 36 years which is still a beacon in the community.
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Mitchell continued his education and graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, M.S. Degree. He also earned a doctoral degree from Lynn University, becoming Dr. Rickey L. Mitchell and later a J.D. in Law.
"I will continue serving my community by fighting for the right of others. I am a true Miami native, and I am proud to call it home." - Rickey L. Mitchell
