Charleston, South Carolina
MITCHUM, William Entered into eternal rest on March 17, 2005, William Rodgers "Billy" Mitchum, husband of Ann Duffy Mitchum. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Mitchum are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2005 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A Vigil Service will be held at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy, this Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. and the family will receive friends until 7:00 p.m.. Billy was born in Charleston the son of Shade R. Rodgers and Clyde David on Friday, April 7, 1933. He was a graduate of Bishop England High School and honorable services in the U.S. Air Force. Billy was a clothier and formerly employed by Richard's Men's Wear, Karl Karesh and M. Dumas & Sons before starting Billy's Private Label Clothing line. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Past Grand Knight, Charter member and officer of the Knights of Columbus Pope John XIII Council # 6250, a member of Knights of Columbus Father McCarthy Council at Blessed Sacrament Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Rev. P.N. Lynch Assembly # 1071. Billy was predeceased by a son, Thomas Duffy Mitchum. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Ann D. Mitchum; three children, J. Michael Mitchum and his wife Cameron of Charleston, James Lawrence Mitchum and his wife Paula of Heidleburg, Germany and Bridget M. Holmes and her husband John of Groton, CT; eight grandchildren, Amanda M. Mitchum, Thomas D. Mitchum, Ashleigh A. Mitchum, Rachael M. Mitchum, Conor W. Mitchum, Elizabeth C. Holmes, Aaron J. Holmes and Catherine A. Holmes; two step grandchildren Katie Evers and Patrick Evers; two sisters Joyce Daniels and her husband Joseph and Juanita Morgan; three brothers, Barney L. Mitchum, Russell Mitchum and Randolph Mitchum, former daughter-in-law, Amy Robinson and many nieces and nephews, cousins, brothers and sister-in-laws'. The family requests memorials be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
Dear Ann, You now suffer a second loss of a dear loved one. Billy was a wonderful and dedicated husband and father. My love and prayers are with you and your children at this another loss. Your brother, another very special love to our family, Tommy, was awaiting Billy's arrival. You will be justly rewarded for the love and care-giving you have always given. You are truly a living beatitude. My love, Helena
Helena B. McKay Vivona
April 04, 2005 | Miami, FL
Ann.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
JB Sinclair
March 23, 2005 | Beaufort, SC
Ann,
So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. I've known him most of my life from the Mall and he was always a very special person. When my Mother died 12 years ago he was there and I hadn't seen him in years. That's a friend! My prayers are with you.
Belle
Belle Brownlee
March 22, 2005 | Newark, OH
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MITCHUM FAMILY, BILLY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
EDDIE & PATSY MATSON
AND FAMILY
EDWARD MATSON
March 22, 2005 | IRVING, TX
Ann & Family,
Edna and I were very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. We're sorry that we were not able to attend the funeral services but my brother and his wife were visiting us over the weekend, and I also had a commitment at church for Sunday that I couldn't get out of.
Having grown up on the Mall Playground, I've known Billy for close to 60 years. I'm the retired Baptist minister and we met you at one of the Mall-Hampstead Square reunions a couple of years ago.
May...
Heyward & Edna Knight,
March 21, 2005 | Augusta, GA
Dear Jamie:
I just wanted to let you and your family know how sorry I am for your loss. I remember your father ever so vividly. He was also so nice to me (and Tricia and Jean). Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary Baker
Mary Baker
March 21, 2005 | Washington, DC
Ann, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers.
Roy and Martha Fox
March 21, 2005 | Charleston, SC
To Ann and chidren,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you always,
Juanita Mitchum Huckabee Morgan, Russell and Barbara Mitchum, and families
Juanita Morgan
March 21, 2005 | Atlanta, GA
Michael, we were so very sorry to hear of you & your family's deep loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. You dad was a really good person & will be missed by many people.
Faye & Tommy Grainger
March 21, 2005 | Columbia, SC
