Mr. Mitchem was born on July 12, 1949 in McDowell, WV. He was a son of the late Simon Homer Mitchem and the late Goldie McFearson
Mitchem. He was a Graphic Artist for Arovik Signs for many years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Mitchem is survived two sons, Tim Mitchem (Audrey), Jacob Scott,four sisters,Hazel Barlow, Paula Greer, Phyliss Stone, Opal (Bobbi) Mullis, two brothers, Phillip Mitchem, James Church and five Grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 3:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Collins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
The family request memorials to be made to the U.S. Marine Corps “Toys For Tots”, 3416 Virginia Avenue, Suite 3, Collinsville, VA 24078.
Online condolences at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com
Collins Funeral Home at Bassett, VA is respectfully serving the Mitchem Family