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James Lester Mitchell. 89, passed away June 6, 2010. He was born May 23, 1921 in Johnson County, son of the late Ruben Ellie Mitchell and Bertha Capps Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Esther Reages and Ruby Newsome; and brother, Rudolph Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby Pridgen Mitchell; two daughters, Cathie Hendricks and husband William of Rocky Mount and Sheila Whitley and husband Bruce of Pilot Mountain; son, James Eric Mitchell of Gold Rock; and brother, Chester Lee Mitchell of Nashville. James is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Denton officiating. Visitation with the family was one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount.
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