Funeral services held for 2-year-old DeKalb County toddler found dead at transfer station

CARROLLTON, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Family and loved ones gathered Tuesday to honor 2-year-old J’Asiah Mitchell.

Funeral services for the toddler were at First Baptist Church in Carrollton.

Atlanta News First was there as his family put tragedy aside to celebrate J’Asiah’s life.

Mitchell’s body was found at a transfer station after he went missing on Aug. 16.

The East Point Police Department says Mitchell’s father, Artavious North, is facing charges in connection to his death, including malice murder, felony murder and cruelty to children in the 1st degree.

Family members said J’Asiah was a lover of teddy bears, basketball, and Mickey Mouse.

Rev. Cedric Duncan, pastor of First Baptist Church said it’s a loss being felt by the entire community.

“We want to first provide love and show love for this family. Remind these parents, remind these families that they are not going through this by themselves, we’re with them. They’re not alone people are hurting with them,” Duncan said.

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