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Michael Simpson Mitcham
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A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 2:30 PM at First Baptist Church of Lexington, with Rev. Dr. Ray Howell officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:30 in the church fellowship hall prior to the service.
Michael was born on December 26, 1938, in Mullins, SC to the late Ulysses Simpson Mitcham and Hazell Harrelson Mitcham. He graduated from Camden High School in 1957 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Clemson University. Michael retired from PPG Industries after many years as a Sr. Engineer and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington. Michael was an avid Clemson football fan, enjoyed watching college baseball, and was a real history buff. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Betsy Mitcham.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of forty-seven years, Ruth Mitcham of the home; sons David Mitcham and wife, Kelly of Lexington, Gregory Mitcham of SC, and Christopher Mitcham of FL; daughter, Tanya Rogers and husband, John of SC; two grandchildren, Natalee Mitcham of Lexington, and Nicholas Visintainer and wife, Miranda of SC; and one great-grandchild, Connor Visintainer of SC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to research Inclusion-Body Myositis, a disease which Michael battled, at cureibm.org/donate. Donations may also be made to First Baptist Church of Lexington and to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net
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Robert Munn
March 29, 2023
IN CHS class 57 with Mike have not seen him in years I am still in Camden. Went to FBC in Camden
with Mike. Worked with his dad at DuPnt. Sorry for your lass.
The Michael Whitlow Family
March 27, 2023
To Ruth, David, Kelly, Natalee and Family,
Mike was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. So grateful for all of our wonderful memories from his visits with us here in Augusta.
Mike, Cheryl, Michael, John Allen and Ben and families.
Natalee Mitcham
March 26, 2023
Natalee Mitcham
March 26, 2023
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Natalee Mitcham
March 26, 2023
I’m going to miss you Papa. It’s hard to believe you’re gone but you know you’re in a better place makes everything OK but it’s still hard knowing that you’re not here versus physically but you will always be in our hearts ❤
Carol Mingea
March 26, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We are not able to attend the memorial but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with strength and peace during this time.
Faye Sklar
March 25, 2023
I am very sad about Mike's death, your great loss. May God comfort your family and help
you to remember that in heaven there are no more tears nor sorrow.
Judy Greer- Stewart
March 25, 2023
Ruth and David, You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mike. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Stephen, Marla, & Cate Dilday
March 24, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys.
Natalee Mitcham
March 24, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Richard&Ferry Lane Lowder
March 24, 2023
Ruth, David,Kelly and Family We are so sorry. Mike helped Richard so much
when he had his heart problem. Such a good man.
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