James Nelson Mitchell Obituary
Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch James Nelson Mitchell, 87, of Byhalia, Mississippi, passed away on November 9. 2022. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at The First Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Barton, MS at 2:00 pm and on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Friendship Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana at 2:00 pm. Bro. Joe Cupp and grandson-in-law Mike Stone will speak in Barton and Bro. Johnny Johnson, Tim Cooley, and Bro. Micheal Bonds will speak in Deridder.
Jimmy was born on January 4, 1935 in Linthicum, Maryland. He earned Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, of which he was very proud. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School in New York, class of 1952. Jimmy proudly served our country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He worked as a Singer sewing machine salesman, a Borden's Milk man, a logger and a house mover. He drove for Continental Trailways, and retired as a car carrier truck driver for Allied Systems. Most recently, he worked at Sam's Club on Winchester Rd as a gas station attendant. Jimmy was an ultra-conservative and didn't care who knew it, he was adamant for Pro-Life. He was known as "Mickey Mouse" to many, loved NASCAR and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger and was always quick to tell a story, usually a funny one, and shared his faith in Jesus to all. He would give his shirt off his back to anyone and often did so.
James is survived by his wife, Marie Wyatt Mitchell, of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Beverly Mitchell-Mitchell (Donald) of Olive Branch, MS, Lillian Nelson (Jason) of Sulphur, LA, Suzanne Mitchell of DeRidder, LA; son, Thomas Mitchell (Ela) of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughters, Whitney Stone (Mike) of Olive Branch, MS, Lainey Groves (Josh) of Olive Branch, MS, Lucy Mitchell of Colorado Springs, CO, and Karisma Mitchell of Olive Branch, MS; grandsons, James Nathan Mitchell of Moseley, VA, Sgt. Cade Mitchell of Ft. Riley, KS, Gabriel Mitchell of DeRidder, LA, Jackson Mitchell of Colorado Springs, CO, Aubry Mitchell of Olive Branch, MS, Jeremy Mitchell of Loris, SC and Joshua Mitchell of Myrtle Beach, SC; fourteen great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews; Pastor Joe Cupp; and a myriad of special friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. Mitchell, Sr. and Cecily Mitchell; two brothers, Scott and A.B. Mitchell, Jr (Benny).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in honor of James Nelson Mitchell to your local crisis pregnancy center.
