James Mize Obituary
James was born on July 24, 1941, the son of Oscar Mize and Martha (Johnson) Mize. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1959. On September 16, 1977, he married Anna (Ray) Mize.
James worked as a manager at Hall's Drive In INC. where he retired in 2003 after 45 years of dedicated service. He was also formerly a board member of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center, where he was currently a volunteer. He was also a Wood Worker Extraordinaire!!
James is survived by his wife Anna Mize; children, Pamela (Steve) Dennie, James (Kelly) Mize Jr., Tracy Hanks, and Tami Hanks (Samuel Greiger); sister, Judith Rice (John Daniels); half-sisters, Kathy (Russell) Peterson, and Mary Griem; grandchildren, Spenser (Harmony) Mize, Kelsey Mize (George Bryant), Trapper (Jacqueline) Mize, Levi Mize, Alisha Hanks (Mike DeArmond), Austin (Tanisha) Hanks; five nieces, two nephews, and two great granddaughters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to either the Pentwater Artisan Center, 780 Park St. Pentwater, MI 49449, or The Elephant Sanctuary, P.O. Box 393 Hohenwald, TN 38462.
A Celebration of Life will be in spring of 2025. Date to be determined.
Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com
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Fawn Shaffer
November 12, 2025
Jum was my boss at Halls for 4 years he was a great boss and always fair! Great person.
Shari Ray
April 9, 2025
Dearest Anna - I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love, Shari
Kip Gire
March 25, 2025
I remember when Jim was in charge at halls. Great guy. He was kind of a comedian at times when he would knock those bus boys around get him to do a little work. It was so funny. Remember the Christian twins I know he would like to pull them by their ears. Jim was a great guy, though he knew about hard work.
Dawn Nichter
December 8, 2024
Ann,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Thanks to you, I was introduced to Jim, and I still remember the day I was sitting in your chair at the Haircutters and you said that your husband was the general manager at the Guesthouse and he was looking for a sales person. You told me that if I could speak in front of high school students, I could make a "cold" call on businesses. Jim was a wonderful boss and everyone who worked for him learned something, one way or another! I know you were the love of his life and I'm so happy that the two of you found happiness in Pentwater and on your world travels. Hugs, prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
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Beth Wolf
December 1, 2024
Jim was an extraordinary chef. He made the best food and always made it look so easy. One of my fondest memories is of Jim throwing together home made pies in his Pentwater kitchen. They were always the best. Jim will be missed by many. Thinking of you Anna! Beth Wolf
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