James “Jimmy” Wesley Mitchell,
September 20, 1946 ~ February 5, 2011
ROCKY MOUNT-James "Jimmy" Wesley Mitchell, Jr. 64 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. He was born in Montgomery County September 20, 1946 to the late James Wesley Mitchell, Sr. and Mary Blackley Mitchell. Jimmy served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a retired conductor for CSX Railroad with 43 years of service. He was a member of the Americian Legion Post 110. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather "Gramps" and brother. Jimmy was known as someone who never met a stranger and had a great passion for golf. He enjoyed playing golf with his buddies at Birchwood Country Club.
He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Chamblee Mitchell of the home; daughter Joddy Mitchell Amerson and husband, Robbie of Nashville; sons, Johnny Wesley Mitchell and wife, Fredra of Tarboro, Jammy Christian Mitchell and wife, Heather of Rocky Mount; step children, Dennis Lee Outlaw and wife, Lisa and Christina Renee Ramback and husband Chad all of Rocky Mount; sister, Mary Ruth Mitchell Robbins of Rocky Mount; brother, Bobby Joe Mitchell and wife, Vicki of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Mitchell Hayes Amerson, Savannah Margaret Amerson, Wesley Lewis Mitchell, Austin Brooks Knight, Gage Christian Mitchell; step grandchildren, D.J. Outlaw, Shadron Carroll, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret Daughtridge Mitchell and an infant son.
A service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Buddy Moss officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery, section 51.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the home.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Nash County Relay for Life, 923 Eastern Ave., Nashville, NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Jammy wer are so sorry to hear about your dad you will be in our thoughts and prayers! If you need anything please let us know!!!!! Alan Sherry And Greg!!!!!
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Had alot of fun out on the railroad with Jimmie, Heaven sure got one of the great ones! Vic Lewis Florence, SC
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I remember the many Sunday afternoon’s Me, Margaret and Jimmy played tennis together at Sunset Park. I also remember the long hours over at their house just hanging out. Those were the good ole days. I will miss you Jimmy.
Watching Jimmy run after Jammy after he was acting up in church at Southside Baptist.
Sorry to hear about Jimmy’s passing.It was great getting to know Jimmy and playing a few rounds of golf with him.We will miss him.Hope you and the family are o.k.
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I have such wonderful memories of my childhood years spent at the Mitchell home. What a great family! Jimmy…a wonderful man who will be missed immensely! Johnny, Jammy & Joddy…keep the family memories strong knowing that you have each other and are loved by so many. Love and hugs ~Arian Strickland Janke
I miss you gramps from gage
I miss you gramps from gage
I miss you gramps from gage