Reverend Charles Mixon, (1929 – 2013) was a spiritual and community leader in Southeast Queens. Mixon arrived in New York from South Carolina in the early 70s. Ordained in 1975, he founded Maranatha Baptist Church in Queens, nurturing it for 27 years. Beyond the pulpit, his passion for social justice led him to champion voting rights, education, and countless civic causes through Community Board 13 and numerous organizations. Balancing faith and service, Mixon also dedicated 20 years to the NYC Transit Authority as a towerman.