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Visitation will be Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at McDonald Funeral Home.
Burial will be in New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
Dr. Andrew Wilson will officiate the service.
A native of Picayune, MS, he graduated from Picayune Memorial High School. After graduating college at Mississippi State, James took over as owner of Mitchell Department Store where he worked for over 20 years. After his retirement, he worked for several years as a Real Estate Agent, and later worked for MEMA. During his spare time, James loved to fish, boat, and hunt. He leaves behind many close friends and family that loved him dearly. James proudly served his Country in the MS Army National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ernest Mitchell and Helen Brewton Mitchell.
Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Jerald (Gail) Evan Mitchell, Blaine Edward Mitchell, Michael Ernest Mitchell, and Richard (Cathy) Allen Mitchell; his numerous nieces and nephews; and his numerous great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church (BYND Building Fund) at 401 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466, or to the American Heart Association at: heart.org/donate, or to your favorite charity.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of James, please visit our Tree Store.
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Steve Bowden
May 29, 2025
Love you Jimmy What a great Life
It was nice knowing you. God Bless
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American Heart Association
May 29, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always
The Staff of McDonald Funeral Home
May 28, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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