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Memorial Today for Alabama Captain

FORESTDALE, AL – Captain Mixon was on duty the morning of Monday, May 12th, when he took ill and left for home at approximately 1230hrs. Mixon went to the doctor with upper respiratory type symptoms and after being examined returned to his residence. Captain Mixon suffered a CVA at approximately 0030hrs on Tuesday morning the 13th and was transported to the hospital where unfortunately he passed away later in the day.

Funeral Arrangements: Viewing 05/15/2008 from 1800-2100hrs at Westwood Baptist Church, Forestdale, AL. Services, 05/16/2008 @ 1100hrs at Westwood Baptist Church.

Map: 2349 Forestdale Blvd

Memorial Fund Contact and Address: In honor of Training Captain Joseph R. Mixon, C/o Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department, 1808 Seventh AVE N., Birmingham, AL 35203

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