James Nielsen Mitchell Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Nielsen Mitchell of Skippers, Virginia, whose life came to an end on September 15, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Nielsen Mitchell to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Mitchell (GJ) and Mary Goodfellow Mitchell; his significant other Joyce Pittman; and his siblings, Tom, Billy, Shirley Barrows and Audrey Owens Duke.
He is survived by: his children, Niel (Tracy) of Skippers, Bill (Wendy) of Athens and Susan (Jesse) of Purdy; his grandchildren, Amy Wright (Chad), Anya Herbert (Julie), Billy Herbert, Tadd Mitchell (Ashley), Heather Ingrum (Zach), Sheree Wood (Lance), Sandra Minocello and Brandy Payne (Michael); his great grandchildren, Blaire Short (Nick), Noah Wright (Sabrina), Bradley Wood (Braille), Seth Mitchell (Macie) of Parker Mitchell, Z. D., Sarah Kate Ingrum, Drake, Avery Minocello, McKenzie and Eva Payne; and his great great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Peyton, Tilly Wright and Bobby Luke Short.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 18th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and at 8:00 PM at the Echols Funeral Home (806 Brunswick Ave, Emporia, VA 23847). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Spring United Methodist Church (697 Spring Church Rd, Skippers, VA 23879).
