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James Mitchell Obituary

Reverend James Mitchell Jr. peacefully passed away at the Masonic Home of Virginia on November 8, 2018. He was born on April 4, 1928 to James and Beadie Mitchell of Rogersville, Tennessee .He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Luvirda Fay Mitchell, his daughters Sylvia Ann Goldman and Nancy Mitchell Higgs, and his grandson Aaron Jon Goldman. He is also survived by his brothers Reed Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, and Curry Mitchell and his sisters Shirley Vaughn and Kate Silver. He was affectionately known as Jim to friends and as Junior to relatives. Jim served in the Army from 1945-1947. After discharge from the service he obtained his HVAC License and worked at the John Hopkins Physical Lab for several years. His formal education, in preparation for the ministry, began when he attended Clear Creek Bible College in Pineville, Kentucky from 1959-1962. He then completed his first 2 years of college at Bluefield College in Bluefield, Virginia and went on to receive his BA in 1966 from Carson-Newman College, a Christian liberal arts university in Jefferson City, Tennessee. He completed his education attending the SoutheasternBaptist TheologicalSeminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Jimand his family relocated to Crownsville, Maryland in 1967, where he served as minister of South Shore Baptist Church until he retired. In 2009, Jim and Luvirda decided to move to the Masonic Home of Virginia which offered a loving Christian setting with extensive accommodations where they could get the quality and high level of care as needed. Visitations will be held at Hardesty Funeral Home in Gambrills, Maryland on November 20, 2018, at 6:00 pm, followed by a service at 7:00. pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Ascend Hospice, 10571 Telegraph Road, Suite 203, Glen Allen, Virginia 23059 or The Masonic Home of Virginia, 500 Masonic Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23223. Online condolences may be placed at www.hardestyfuneralhome.com

Published by The Capital Gazette from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2018.
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Nancy, I am sorry for your loss. I never met your father but he seemed to be a good man and loved by all, from the stories Jack has told me. I can only offer my prayers and a thought to you at this difficult time. Know that he is at peace and with the Lord. When you go out into the night consider, perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy and watching over you.

Jim & Denise Snider

November 19, 2018

My uncle Junior was the sweetest man ever and will be missed by many! My thoughts and prayers are with my Aunt Luvirda and my cousins Nancy & Ann. I will see you at the service.

Vickie Triplett

November 17, 2018

We are so sorry to hear of Rev. Michell's passing. He was a wonderful and loving pastor and served the Lord daily. He baptized my mom, myself, my son and my daughter all the same day after becoming a member of SSBC. I'm sure your flying high and visiting a lot of friends who have gone to be with the Lord !!!!!

Jim and Marsha Tone

November 16, 2018

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