Our condolences to the Mixon family and the Birmingham Fire and
Rescue Service Department of Alabama. Captain/Paramedic Joseph
Mixon, 51, a 23 year veteran of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue
Service Department, died Tuesday May 13, 2008. Joseph became ill
while on duty Monday May 12th and left work for home. He went to
the doctor with upper respiratory type symptoms and after being
examined returned to his residence. Later that evening Joseph
suffered a cerebrovascular accident and was transported to the
hospital where he passed away later that day.
Our brother Joseph leaves behind his wife Leslie, and his
daughters Brandy and Christy. A visitation for Joseph will be
held on Thursday May 15, 2008 6-9PM at Westwood Baptist Church
in Forestdale. A funeral for Joseph will be held on Friday May 16,
2008 11AM at Westwood Baptist Church followed by a burial in
Crestview Memorial Gardens. A memorial fund has been established
and donations can be made to:
