James Mitchell

James Loyd Mitchell

A Celebration of Life Service for James Loyd Mitchell, 80, is set for 11:00 am Friday at Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Nelson Hight and Bro. Donnie Waldrop officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Gardens. Family will receive friends Friday from 9:00 to service time.

James died May 9, 2023 surrounded by his family at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born December 29, 1942 in Corinth, MS to the late Ogle and Ethel Null Mitchell. He was a long time member of First Pentecostal Church/Church of the Crossroads. James was a graduate of Kossuth High School and an US Air Force veteran. He was in the HVAC business for over 50 years having owned Gammel Sheet Metal and Heating-Air. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Olen Mitchell, Junior Mitchell, William Mitchell and Lonnie Mitchell; and sisters, Dorothy Mitchell, Beulah Mitchell and Martha Holloway.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol Gammel Mitchell; son, Jimmy Mitchell (Cara Beth), grandchildren, Katelyn Mitchell and Lindsey Mitchell; special nieces and great niece, Angela and Ainsley Russell; brothers, David Mitchell (Sandy) and Ronnie Mitchell (Barb); sister, Melba Hight (Jerry); brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Gammel; sister-in-law, Sandra Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be his Church of The Crossroads Sunday School Class, "The Tweenagers".

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Mitchell family.

Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.