JAMES MALCOLM “Jimmy” MITCHELL, age 87, of Memphis, died Friday November 28, 2008 at the Tennessee State Veteran’s Home in Humboldt, TN.  Mr. Mitchell was born June 9, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Judy Cathey Mitchell and his parents, Lillie Clifton Mitchell and Gordon Mitchell, all of Memphis, TN. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday, December 1, with Brother Richards, former pastor of Merton Ave. Baptist Church , officiating. Mr. Mitchell was a life long member of Merton Avenue Baptist Church, graduated from Tech High School and attended Memphis State University. He began work with South Central Bell in March, 1940. In August of 1942, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Suwannee until the end of the war. After returning home, he continued his career with South Central Bell Telephone Company until retirement. He was a 50 year member of the Mason and Scottish Rite and was a member of the Exchange Club in Humboldt, TN. Mr. Mitchell leaves a son, Dr. Mike Mitchell and wife, Janet of Memphis; a daughter, Cathey Jones and husband, Ted of Humboldt, TN; a son, Steve Mitchell and wife, Heather of Albuquerque, New Mexico; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100


Published in The Commercial Appeal on 11/30/2008.