Celebration of Life services for Mr. James E. Mitchell, Jr., of Shreveport, will be Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Washington's & Smith's Paradise Funeral Home, 1842 Barton Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana 71107. Pastor Trenton M. Smith, Sr. officiating. Public Viewing will be Friday, August 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., at the Funeral Home. Flowers for the service may be purchased from Treva’s Flowers at 318-344-7744.