Jackie L. Mitchell

Jackie L. Mitchell obituary, Picayune, MS

Jackie L. Mitchell

Jackie Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDonald Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Picayune on Dec. 17, 2025.
Funeral Services for Jackie L. Mitchell, age 79, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, will be held, Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Roseland Park Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Monday, December 22, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Roseland Park Baptist Church.
Burial will be in New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
Bro. Barry Lee and Bro. Nicky Lee will officiate the service.
A native of Picayune, MS, he retired from the Picayune Fire Department as a Fire Chief after 30 years of service and a member of Roseland Park Baptist Church. Jackie graduated from Pearl River Central High School, he was an avid Blue Devils Fan and loved a Ole Miss Football game. He married his wife Jane in 1967 and together they had 2 sons, Bobby and Ottis. Jackie enjoyed golfing, fishing and being with his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend and will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis Mitchell and Dimple Davis Mitchell; his wife, Jane Ellen Mitchell; and his grandson, Roman Seth Mitchell.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Ottis (Antha) Mitchell and Bobby E. Mitchell; 4 grandchildren, Jake Mitchell, Sarah Manning, Kaitlin Sullivan, and Dillon Mitchell; 6 great grandchildren, Madelyn, Koen, Indie, Elliana, Emma and Emri; many friends and extended family
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December 20, 2025

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December 18, 2025

Glenn Mitchell posted to the memorial.

December 18, 2025

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Beverly Mitchell Kline

December 20, 2025

Jackie was my first cousin. Hid dad Ottis was my dad's ( Leo Mitchell ) brother. I have many fond memories staying in their home while visiting from Tennessee. Jackie was a fine man and will be missed ...thoughts and prayers for his family. R I P Jackie

Glenn Mitchell

December 18, 2025

Glenn E Mitchell, Jackie Mitchell was my first cousin, his dad Otis Mitchell was my dad´s brother. Sorry for his passing, our prayers are with his family.

Darren Fradella

December 18, 2025

Ottis and Antha, So sorry for your loss. It is not goodbye but see you later. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless !
Darren and Susan Fradella

The Staff of McDonald Funeral Home

December 17, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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