Kenneth J. Mikell, Jr.

Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 17, 2022

Kenneth James Mikell Jr, age 65, of McKeesport, went to be with the lord on October 10, 2022.  He was born on November 30, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Kenneth James Mikell Sr. and Mary Ann McWilliams and husband of Trixie Fullenwider. Kenneth was known to many as "Flea," and to family as "Jimmy".
He graduated from McKeesport High School, class of 1973, where he played football and ran track with a standing record that has yet to be beat. After High School, he attended the University of Pittsburgh on a football scholarship. In addition to sports, Kenneth was a loving person and a caretaker to many people. He was known for his sense of humor and great stories. He had a great passion for helping and encouraging others. Kenneth will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of those who cared for him deeply.

He leaves to cherish in his memory his children, Keenon Mikell,  Kenneth "Jamie" Mikell III, Kendall Mikell, Lashawn McBride, Kyle Mikell, Shavontae Law, Kameron Mikell,  Brishaud Fullenwider and Silver Fullenwider; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild; siblings, Johnny Poindexter, Craig Mikell, Jeanette Curly, and Elise Williams; countless nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from noon until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Supervisor, Charles Danforth

Originally published October 17, 2022.

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