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Chanel
September 15, 2024
Thanks for being such a wonderful friend and family member. You´re always in my
April 8, 2018
Thanks Pork Chop .....for all the memories you gave all the kids of my Era that grew up in Shelbyville. You made us all realize that we to....could make it and do great things. You are NOT FORGOTTEN !
B. Woodard. Shelbyville,tn.
John Crimmel
October 16, 2016
I loved to watch Jim Mitchell play football. Every time he stepped on the field he gave it his all. He was a leader on the field and was respected by his coaches, his teammates, those he played against and by the fans.RIP Jim Mitchell.
Damian Mitchell
July 29, 2014
Thanks Sarah
Sarah Ford
February 8, 2014
Was such a kind spirit
May 30, 2010
Tennessee as Jim was known at PV always demonstrated good character along with a strong desire to excel in life. He was my friend. May God Bless and Keep his family is my prayer. Hosea Henderson
Kisha
July 2, 2008
Damian & Davin I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Miracle
May 28, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about a lost, I would like to share a scripture with the family to bring comfort at John11:25(Jesus said that I am the resurrection and the life he that exercises faith in me, even though he dies will come to life)
Marshall Miller
January 5, 2008
Jim used to get softball trophies from us at AAA Trophies in Decatur and we never met a nicer person, a pleasure to know. He never acted like a star athlete, just a polite, friendly man. I remember he could pound a softball with incredible power when I went out to see him play. When he came to the plate, everyone noticed. Of course, I enjoyed watching him play for the Falcons earlier. I was saddened to know his health was declining in recent years. My sympathy to the family. The world needs more Jim Mitchells.
Thomas Holloway
November 16, 2007
Although I only knew Jim through a number of his friends in Shelbyville, Tenn., I really appreciated his football talents each time I would see him play. I can truly say that he will be missed by all.
Thomas F. Holloway, Jr.
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Suzette Johnson
November 7, 2007
To The Mitchell Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. He's in a better place now.
Jeanette McLean Marable
October 29, 2007
Damian and Davin your father was a close friend of mine. I called to wish him Happy "60th" Birthday early Friday morning. He and my grandson's birthday are the same, so he told me to tell him happy b'day. We had a very nice converstation, as always. Also I wanted to let him know that a college friend of his wanted to get in touch with him that day. He was excited and was looking forward to their visit. I heard from his college friend that they had a wonderful visit and a good time that day. Jim was a special person to me and will be sorely missed. But more importantly, he was a Christian. He and I talked about the Bible and salvation, his aches and pains and eternity. I know that he resting with the Lord and looking down on us. Take care and know that he loved you all.
Respectfully,
Marva Ziegler
October 29, 2007
A great man and person, who played the game well. You will be missed and may you rest in peace. My prayers are with the family during these dark hours, and may GOD keep and bless each one of you.
Damian Mitchell
October 29, 2007
WOW.... I cant tell you what this means to me to read this. I really dont believe my father knew how many people's lives he touched. He his "upstairs" very proud and smiling down. GOD Bless you all.... [email protected] is my email. Feel free to email me anytime. We will have a memorial camp every year in his memory.
Damian Mitchell (his oldest)
robert amerson
October 28, 2007
a good guy
Meg Thompson-Webb
October 28, 2007
I remember watching Jim when I was a kid as a Falcons fan, and finally meeting him in 1991 at the last Falcons game at Fulton County. He was full of laughter and joy that day, and it gave me great pleasure to tell him how much joy he had brought to ME through the years. Godspeed, big Jim. The family is in my prayers. Love abides.
Gladys, Flack
October 28, 2007
I've known Jim ,since before he was born ,his mom and i was pregnant at same time,she and i were friends,a verynice lady and he was always anice mannerly young man ,ilast saw him at a funeral ,about 2 weeks before ,he died he never changed alway was glad to see me ,and he loved to talk ,i have wonderful memories of him ,and i know you do also may they sustain you in days ahead , God knew he was getting tired so ,he's at rest ,waiting on the other side to greet us ,we will part no more.God bless,
Gladys Flack.
October 28, 2007
Deborah Brundidge-Crawford and Family
Flint, Michigan
JANICE @THOMAS LEVERETT
October 28, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
BIRDIE @ ANGIE HALL
October 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JOEEN HILL
October 28, 2007
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP THE FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. JIM WAS AND STILL IS A FRIEND OF MINE. FOR THOSE OF US IN THE BEN HILL COMMUNITY THAT KNEW BIG JIM WE LOVED BIG JIM. HE WOULD ALWAYS STOP AND TALK TO YOU, HE NEVER MET A STRANGER. HE JUST LOVED TO TALK TO EVERYONE. HE ALWAYS CAME WITH A BRIGHT SMILE. WE ALL MISS AND LOVE HIM AND HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH AND KEEP. TO HIS SONS STAND STRONG, BE STRONG AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT HE IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND IF YOU NEED HIM JUST TALK TO HIM HE WILL ALWAY BE THERE FOR YOU TO HELP GUIDE YOU ALONE YOUR WAY
A FRIEND OF JIM'S
JO
R. Perez
October 28, 2007
To the family and friends of Mr. Mitchell, I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God be with you.
Juanita Chester Ford
October 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy
October 27, 2007
Right now a great man lays to rest
Who has conquered much
Giving his best.
May we never forget, what he has
Done for us all
Entertaining us
Playing for the Falcons
The wonderful game of football.
May the Almighty God of Comfort
Remember him in his book of life.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our tribulation through the comfort
with which we ourselves are being comforted by God.”
-2Corinthians 1:4,5
Sincerely,
Wanisha
Barbara Mills
October 26, 2007
May GOD be the source of your comfort and rest assured that his promises regarding the future blessings of mankind will be realized by means of HIS son, Jesus.
Norma Lynn McGee
October 26, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
ALBERT PORTER
October 26, 2007
TO THE MITCHELL FAMILY:
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. I WAS JIM'S NEIGHBOR, PERSONAL BANKER AND CLOSE FRIEND WHEN I LIVED IN ATLANTA AND WHEN HE PLAYED FOR THE ATLANTA FALCONS DURING THE 70'S AND 80'S. HE WAS A MAGNIFICENT PERSON AS WELL AS A HALL OF FAME ATHLETE. GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND AND REST IN PEACE.
Sonya Kelly
October 26, 2007
Damien may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alfred Paul Madkins
October 25, 2007
To the Mitchell Family, my most sincere prayers and condolences are with you during your time of sorrow. Although, I lost touch with "Tennessee" over the years [I last saw Jim in Atlanta in 1978], I often thought about Jim. As others have stated, Jim was as great a person as he was a football player. Remember the 23rd Psalms as you go through this trying time.
May God Bless and keep you.
Sincerely,
Paul Madkins, Prairie View A & M 1970
DORIS Flack Broome
October 25, 2007
To the family, may time's passing somehow help ease your loss and sorrow. And may the memories left behind bring comfort for tomorrow.
I have great memories of being in high school with James. The great football and basketball games and being on the track team. The wonderful parties when we were home from college on breaks. We compared the latest dances from PVU and Tennessee State. God Bless you.
Charles Flack
October 25, 2007
To the Mitchell family, you all are in my prayers in the homegoing of Jim. Growing up in Shelbyville "Pork Chop" was our hero. He is the homeboy that made it big-time and we were always proud of him. He was someone we all looked up to and tracked his playing career from PVAMU to the Falcons. The Falcons became my team just because Pork Chop played on it. I remember him when I was a little kid because he was in school at Harris High with my two oldest sisters, and my oldest sister dated him. I use to kid her that I could have had a NFL brother-in-law. Every time the Falcons were on TV, I had to watch to see Pork Chop play, win or lose. I just saw him two weeks ago in Shelbyville at a funeral and inspite of his health issues, he was still PorkChop. He will be missed, but be encouraged that he is in a better place with no more sickness and pain, and he is receiving his heavenly rewards from God. God needed a tight-end on heaven's football team, and he called Pork Chop into the game. PorkChop, we will miss you.
ROSEANNE SCOTT
October 25, 2007
TO THE FAMILY , SORRY FOR YOUR LOST NOW HE WILL REST IN PEACE.
c rivera
October 25, 2007
great career-our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and love ones...we'll miss you big guy!!!
James and I at a family gathering in IL.
Everett Blakes
October 25, 2007
To my family, the bible says that a righteous man leaves an inheritance for his children and his children's children. I can honestly say that James not only left an inheritance for his own kids but for so many others outside of his own kids. I can say that I really thank God for James because so many times I would sit and listen to him talk about so many different things concerning business and life, which I could go on and on bout it. I just want to say thanks to God for allowing me to get to know and have a Righteous Man like James in my family, who also left me with something that I to can leave for my children's children.
CYNTHIA
October 25, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
David Fite
October 25, 2007
I will miss our times talking football and just good conversation in general. Rest in peace my friend. I'll miss you.
Janet Murphy Kelso
October 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
stephanie dixon
October 25, 2007
god will keep you and your family in perfect peace
Kathy
October 25, 2007
God Has a home for you but we will miss you dearly
CHARLES FISHBACK
October 25, 2007
MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH YOUR PERIOD OF GRIEF.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING.
Cynthia Lane
October 25, 2007
Rest in Peace!
The Perry Wilkins Family
October 25, 2007
Damien and Daven, we are alwlays here for you. The Wilkins' den was a holding place for all of the crew. So sorry to hear about your loss, keep God in your lives and continue to lean and depend on Him.
Lydell,Cylver,Layla Garth
October 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
WILLIE JENKINS JR
October 24, 2007
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MITCHELL FAMILY,WE WILL MISS YOU JIM. FOR YOU WILL FOREVER BE MY TIGHT END GOD BLESS.
Glendel Greer
October 24, 2007
Pork Chop is the kind of person that you just never forget. Growing up around him, we all loved him. He will be missed.
But in your time of need, don't forget, God is with you, He is watching over you and He will comfort you. You are in my prayers.
Raymond Lanier
October 24, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Renita Wilhoite Marshall
October 24, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ann Wilhoite and Tim Hamilton
October 24, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
tom spiegel
October 24, 2007
I was a fan of Jim Mitchell in the 1970's...he was like bookends with our Charlie Sanders here in Detroit. He will be missed.
Michael Howard
October 24, 2007
I also want to mention I met
Jim Mitchell thru my cousin Maurice Pepper at a family reunion in Shebyville Tenn. I want to mention again it was just a pleasure to get to know and speak with the Pork Chop as he is known.
Jim Mitchell - Atlanta Falcons
October 24, 2007
Randy
October 24, 2007
If they could only be as dependable today as Jim was back then. One of my all time favorites. RIP
V Duenas
October 23, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Staley
October 23, 2007
I'd like to express my heart felt sympathy to the family of Jim Mitchell, his sons and to my cousin his wife Mrs. Emma Mitchell, we are here in Michigan, Atlanta, Lousianna and everywhere the Turner family members reside are praying for your lost. For God always knows best, and we must trust in him.
Sharon Staley
October 23, 2007
I'd like to express my heart felt sympathy to the family of Jim Mitchell, his sons and to my cousin his wife Mrs. Emma Mitchell, we are here in Michigan, Atlanta, Lousianna and everywhere the Turner familiy members reside are praying for your lost. For God always knows best, and we must trust in him.
Ruth W. Moore
October 23, 2007
A Great athlete! Deepest sympathy to the family.
Dr. Steve R. Lynn
October 23, 2007
Dearest Family of Jim Mitchell,
I express my sincere condolences at this time of personal sadness for your family and friends. Even though it was more than thirty years ago that Mr. Mitchell assisted our Coach Lendell Massengale, his memory remains vivid to me today. He was a hometown hero in our eyes. He was someone we could look up to. He was a role model for us. He had accomplished what was the dream of so many young men and boys. He willingly gave of his time and was kind to us. God bless his memory and his great name.
Love,
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
October 23, 2007
REST IN PEACE, JIM MITCHELL
Rita Rippy
October 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon Wilhoite
October 23, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Derrick Avery
October 23, 2007
Thanks Coach for everything. Derrick Avery class of 95 Morris Brown College.
James Bennett
October 23, 2007
To the Mitchell Family,
On behalf of the Prairie View A&M University alumni, I wish to extend my and our deepest sympathy to the Mitchell family in the passing of our fellow alumnus and great football athlete. Best Wishes and may God Bless.
Marvin Curtis
October 23, 2007
Jim,
Thanks for being a friend and great player.
Sharon Hill Collier
October 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jim "Pork Chop" Mitchell.
My deepest condolences,
larry mclemore
October 23, 2007
one of the best ever he will be missed.
Michael Terrell
October 23, 2007
To the Mitchell Family May the comfort of friendship and the loving warmth of family bring you strength and peace during this time of bereavement. The Southwest Over Fory Softball League will always have great memories of you.
louiis carwell
October 23, 2007
jim,rest in peace.
luis soler jr
October 23, 2007
Damian,so sorry to hear about your father---I went through that----and I do not desire anyone that feeling----will have all of YOU in my prayers
Tommy Hailey
October 22, 2007
My deepest sorrow goes out to the Mitchell family. Jim, you were as great of a person as you were an athlete. I enjoyed the fellowship and friendship we had on and off the softball field and will keep those memories forever. You are in a better place now, no more suffering. May God grant your family peace and comfort during these trying times.
John Flack
October 22, 2007
Dear Mitchell family,
My heart is broken for you in the loss of Jim whom we affectionately knew as Pork Chop. He will be truly missed as he was a very valuable asset to our community. His contributions to our youth were invaluable and I vividly remember the football camps he would have there in Shelbyville.
We indeed have some very wonderful memories of his life, especially when he played football for the Harris High School Tigers, for the Prairie View Panthers, and for the Atlanta Falcons! We were so proud of our homeboy when he got drafted by the Falcons and bought that Grand Prix! I remember it well.
We stand with you and pray for and with you during this time of sorrow. May God's richest and best be yours during these coming days and beyond.
With warmest regards and sympathy,
Rev. John T. Flack III
Joeen Hill
October 22, 2007
Big Jim, We all loved you in Ben Hill, County Line Rd. You will be missed. Everybody you met always remembered you, as being a great wonderful guy. Rest in Peace in the Sweet Bye and Bye. No more pain, no more troubles. The most magnificent person I ever met.
Jo
Hill Ogletree
October 22, 2007
I'll "always" remember Jim Mitchell as the greatest tight end to ever play for the Falcons. I've always read he was just as great of a person. May the Lord be with his family.
Darold Sims
October 22, 2007
When we were kids, Jim owned at T-Shirt shop in Benhill. A lot of the neighborhood kids would run errands for him. He always made time for us, talking about everything from Football to life. Well the kids in the hood have all grown up and are doing well.We would not have become half the men we did if it was not for Jim. Rest in peace my friend and we will see you in the morning
Larry Jones
October 22, 2007
One of my favorite Falcons memories is of Jim Mitchell catching a touchdown pass and in sheer joy winding up and nearly throwing the ball out of the stadium.
Ollie Buckner
October 22, 2007
To the family and many friends of Jim,
May God keep you and continue to bless you during this time of bereavement. Jim was a school mate of mine during our days on the yard at Prairie View. We are all going to miss "Tennessee" as we use to call him.
Ollie Buckner
PVAMU Class of 70
Marcus Caldwell
October 22, 2007
God bless you and your family during this time. Just remember that Mr. Jim Mitchell has gone on to a better place and that he loved you all very dearly.
Harvey Mattox
October 22, 2007
I met Jim "Tennesee" Mitchell in 1968 when were students at Prairie View A & M. I had a student job washing dishes in the kitchen cafeteria, 5pm-8pm each night. The football players would always eat dinner after practice. Jim would sometimes come into the kitchen and ASK this skinny kid (me) for an extra tray of dessert for the players. To me he was so big and yet so humble, always quick to smile. Jim was truly a fine person.
Demetrius Banks (Justin's Uncle)
October 22, 2007
Damian and Justin,
Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
don
October 22, 2007
During the many bad teams the Falcons have fielded, Mr. Mitchell was always a Professional. May God welcome you with open arms.
Gregory Andrews
October 22, 2007
My condolences go out to the Mitchell family.Jim was the best tight end in Falcon history. I used to play basketball in the old Joe Louis gym at Morris Brown with him.Mitch was a rough competitor. He was also a superb softball baseball player. He could hit the ball a mile. Not only that he was a superb human being.May God bless his soul.
rick
October 22, 2007
I am very sorry for the Mitchell's loss. He was a great ballplayer and person. My prayers are with you.
Mitchell Butler
October 22, 2007
He was a great player.
Pete Solomon
October 22, 2007
My deepest heart felt sympathy to the Mitchell family in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am a long time Falcons fan, so I believe that Jim Mitchell will always be the best tight end to ever have worn an Atlanta Falcon uniform. No one else since, has ever filled the position by the standard set by Jim Mitchell. I pray that God will bless him and the family and friends left behind.
Don Wiley
October 22, 2007
Thanks for all of the wonderful memories. He was a great tight end and gave the falcons 100% all the time.
Scott Cain
October 21, 2007
Rest in Peace "MEAT". My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mitchell family. When I was growing up I can remember getting to know alot of the Falcons from the 70's era. Jim, Wallace, Claude, Steve, William and Al. I remember growing up with the Mitchell family and playing with Jim's sons, they were good friends. My dad and Jim played softball together. When I started playing footbal Jim offered to teach me to be a tight end. How many high school kids have that opportunity? Over the years we all just lost touch with each other. The last time I saw Jim was probably around 2002. Myself, my dad, and Jim went to see Wallace Francis speak at a local church. I can remeber Jim due to his failing eyesight had to be practically led around. I always looked up to these guys. These were real role models and class acts not like what our children have now to look up to.
Gerry Cain & Jim Mitchell
October 21, 2007
Brant Hurdelbrink
October 21, 2007
I remember going to the stadium in the late 70's with my Dad and there was a game against either the Saints or Rams in which Jim Mitchell caught a pass in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown and he then preceded to throw that ball into the stands! he threw that ball right over our heads and for a time I always thought he threw it out A.F.C. iteslf. I just sat there in awe thinking,now thats a football player! and that I sure am glad he is a Falcon! Damian, my condolances to you and your family.
Windy Keller
October 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Mitchell Family. Mr. Mitchell played baseball with my father after his years with the Falcons. I still have an autographed football from Mr. Mitchell that he signed for me at my fathers bar. Years later I found out I worked with his son Damian during a conversation about our childhood, it is such a small world.
GERRY CAIN
October 21, 2007
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE MITCHELL FAMILY JIM AND I PLAYED SOFTBALL IN THE 70'S 80'S WE BECOME VERY GOOD FRIENDS LATER IN LIFE WE BOTH LOST OUR WIFE'S TO CANCER OUR FAMILYS GREW UP TOGETHER JIM WAS A GREAT GUY GREAT FRIEND AS BIG AS JIM WAS HIS HEART WAS BIGGER THAN HE WAS DAVIN,DAMION MAY GOD BLESS YOU YOU HAD A GREAT DAD MAY GOD BLESS
Tom D
October 21, 2007
Sorry to hear the news. One of the best men to put on a Falcons uniform.
Keith Allsep
October 21, 2007
I had the privledge of meeting Jim during training camp in 1978 at Furman University. He was kind enough to take a picture with me and he was always one of my heroes growing up. I was 14 at the time and I still remember what a gentleman he was to me and my mom. I still have that picture as well as pictures with Claude Humphrey, Ray Brown, and Jeff Van Note.
I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family. May Jim rest in peace.
Brenda Richterkessing
October 21, 2007
When I met Mr Mitchell during my first year in atlanta, he made me feel like a lifetime friend. I had the pleasure of buying and selling properties with him over the years and I never met a more honest businessman in my life. Heaven just got themselves a class act for an angel!
god bless the mitchell family.
BJR
David Donerlson
October 21, 2007
Rest in peace big guy..I pray for strength for you family,and friends..
Susan Hyde
October 21, 2007
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Mitchell in the 70's when he played for the Falcons. He was gracious and very personable. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
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