Dewey Mizel
In Loving Memory
Dewey Levon Mizell, 85, a resident of Zachary, LA, entered into the joy of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Dewey fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. Dewey was born in humble beginnings in Isabel, LA, to parents Willie and Lela Mizell, the third of four children. He proudly served his country with honor in the Navy from 1957 to 1961. After military service, Dewey worked for Exxon Refinery for twenty-seven years and, upon his retirement, formed Massey and Mizell Contractors Inc., building many fine homes for the citizens of Zachary. Dewey loved people, never met a stranger, and treated others with dignity and respect. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Zachary for many years, serving several terms as a deacon, teaching Sunday School, and volunteering for numerous ministries and programs, until he was physically unable in his latter years. Dewey was also a member of the Rotary Club of Zachary and, for a time, served as President. Dewey will be remembered as being well-loved by his family, church, and community. Dewey’s other passions in life included his family, traveling with his wife, and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sheila Graves Mizell; daughter, Kathy Hill; stepchildren, Cara Buzbee and Jay Buzbee with his wife Deidre; son-in-law Scott Neff; grandchildren: Gregory, Donnie, and Matthew Neff; Josh hill and Rick lipscomb,Abigail, Aaron, Emma, and Sean Buzbee; great-grandchildren, Valerie and Victoria Neff. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dave and Bill; a sister, Nelda; and daughters Lela Neff and Lisa Menard. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to Lynette Cryar, who was his caregiver for seven years, and Mattie Nelson, his ever-faithful caregiver who regularly visited Dewey at the LA War Vets Home. Also, a special thanks is given to the Hospice of Baton Rouge, his nurse Melanie Viccellio, social worker Jean Spears, chaplain Jeff Mitchell, and the caring and skilled staff who attended to him at both the War Veterans Home and the Butterfly Wing at the Baton Rouge General Mid-City. Pallbearers will be grandsons Gregory Neff, Aaron Buzbee, and Sean Buzbee, along with Tommy Harrell, Matthew McLemore, Alan Sandifer, Will Steen Jr., and Greg Stovall. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 10:00 am until funeral services at 12:00 noon at the First Baptist Church of Zachary. Burial will be at the Louisiana National Cemetery at 1 pm, immediately following the funeral service. Share sympathies, memories, and condolences