Charles “Ray” Mixell, 87, of Leesburg, Florida passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1938, in Muncie, Indiana and was the son of Charles and Elvaretta Mixell. Ray spent three years in the USMC before graduating from Indiana State, where he earned degrees in physical education and business. He spent 32 years in the Merrillville Community School system working as a teacher, director and coach of multiple sports.
Ray will be remembered for his kindness, integrity and love for his family, friends and students. He is survived by Judith, his wife of over 60 years; son, Kevin (Rhonda) Mixell; daughter, Susan (Richard) Hardin; grandchildren, Richard II (Erin) Hardin, Jacob (MaKenzie Heritage) Mixell, Samantha (Josh) George, Tia (Abhishek) Pandya and Derek (Hannah) Filley; and great granddaughters, Aurora and Laney Hardin.
Private interment and a family ceremony will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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So very sorry to hear of Mr. Mixell passing. I remember him as the grade school gym coach at John Wood/Ainsworth and I also had him for Data Processing in high school. Average patient and friendly man who could be funny as well. It was a privilege to have known him. From an old Navy Corpsman to a Marine. Semper Fi and Rest In Peace. -Steve Routh
I have known Ray Mixell for many years in junior high and Royerton High School in Muncie, Indiana. We were class officers in our junior and senior years of high school and good friends for many years. Ray will be missed. -Patricia (Pat Smelser) Randle
