James Mitchell Obituary

Mitchell Jr., Bishop James K. Age 78, transitioned to his heavenly home on December 8, 2013. He was born in Gary, IN, to the late James and Gertrude Mitchell. He married his wife of 59 years to which nine children were born. Preceded in death by his parents. He graduated from Frobel High School in 1953 and served in the USMC. He retired after thirty years of service at Combustion Engineering. James attended Moody Bible Institute, Purdue University and IVY Tech earning an Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering. Bishop Mitchell attended Jerusalem Baptist Church pastored by Rev. E.B. Joyner. In 1959 he joined Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness, (COCH), was called to the ministry in 1960, accepting positions as pastor in Akron Ohio, and Christ Temple 2472 Pierce St., Gary. Bishop Mitchell moved the congregation to a larger facility at 4201 Washington Street in 1979. By the year of 1988 he was elevated to the bishopric to preside over the North-Central Diocese, where he pastored the Cathedral, in St. Louis, MO. He held a host of national positions to include the office of the 2nd Vice President of the National Convention of the COCH. In 1993 he returned to Gary and established Emmanuel COCH, Merrillville, Indiana 1996. He is survived by his wife, Olvetta (Cherry); children, Brenda (Reginald), Anthony (Michelle), Janet (Theodore), James, Gertrude (Lucien), Melvin (Judy), Jarrett, Michael (Rae), Lisa (Ardell); brothers, Walter, Charles, William, David and Thomas; sisters, Estelle Edwards, Audrey Mitchell, Sondra Russell, Muriel Cotillier, Iris Gambrell, and stepsister, Constance Mitchell; twelve grandsons and three granddaughters. Visitation Friday, December 13, 2013, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. family hours 5:30p.m.7:30p.m. at Emmanuel COCH, 125 E.73rd Ave. Merrillville, IN. Funeral services Saturday, December 14, 2013, 9:00 a.m., Christ Temple COCH, 4201 Washington, Gary, IN. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.

Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 11, 2013.
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My condolences to the Michell Family. My prayers and thoughts are with you always. Thank you for imparting in me your values of family from a Godly man.
Love Lamont A. Berry

Lamont Berry

December 16, 2013

Our prayers are with your family at this time.

Sam and Betty Baker

December 15, 2013

We are thinking of you and share in your loss. God is good and our prayer is that He gives you comfort and peace as well as loving memories of your dad.

Geoffrey Black

December 13, 2013

To the Mitchell Family:

Milton, Garen and I extend our sincere condolences to all of you, on the "home-going" of Bishop Mitchell.

We were all raised at Christ Temple and we know that your husband/father was "key" in our spiritual growth. He preached the Word of God and though we may relocate to different areas and churches; our teachings and up-bringing at Christ Temple Church will always remain with us all.

Please know that you are in our prayers and we know God will comfort your hearts.

God Bless
THE IRONS FAMILY
AND THAXTONS

Milton, Syrathia, Milton Garen Thaxton, Sr.-Jr.

December 12, 2013

To the entire family of Bishop Mitchell

Our family is praying for your family. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want, he maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he restoreth my soul..... God will is done, thank him and praise him for the time shared. Bishop Mitchell was a good friend to our beloved parents William & Edna Prothro. Take comfort in knowing that your love one is in the Master's hands.

The Prothro's

December 12, 2013

To The Mitchell Family,

Please know that special thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement.May you be reassured of Gods unfailing love and sustaining grace.

In our prayers,
The Chandler,Wesley & Peterson Family

Sharon Wesley

December 11, 2013

My condolences to the Mitchell Family. Bishop Mitchell was a great man, a dear friend and mentor who will be surely missed. I bow in humble submission to the will of God. May God comfort and strengthen you. Be Encouraged!

Craig Wesley

December 11, 2013

My condolences to your family. God is Faithful to us ward.

Rene' A. Marcus-Ervin

December 11, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Ronnie&Janice Barbour Sr.

December 11, 2013

To Sis O. Mitchell and the entire Mitchell family, I send my deepest condolences. There will always be a very special place in my heart for Bishop Mitchell, I always loved the way he delivered a strategic sermon starting with a solid scripture foundation and building to a great life changing message from Christ. His life is a testimony for all men on how to lead a church an awesome family.
Much love

Debbie Hill

December 11, 2013

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