James Nelson Mitchell's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Smithfield, North Carolina

James Nelson Mitchell

August 12, 1939 - December 17, 2025 (86 years old)

Smithfield, North Carolina

James Nelson Mitchell's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Smithfield, North Carolina
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James Nelson Mitchell

August 12, 1939 - December 17, 2025 (86 years old)

Smithfield, North Carolina

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James Nelson Mitchell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Nelson Mitchell of Smithfield, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 86, on December 17, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Nelson Mitchell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Nathan Edgar Mitchell and Eunice Whitley Mitchell; his brother N. E. Mitchell, Jr.; and his brothers-in-law, Tony Woodard, Bobby Davis and Buster Creech.

He is survived by: his wife Brenda Mitchell; his son Jamie Mitchell (Angie) of Smithfield; his sisters, Barbara Woodard and Brenda Braswell (Rink); his sisters-in-law, Sandy Mitchell, Fran Davis, Cheryl Mozingo and Debbie Grider (Wesley); his grandchildren, Brittany Thomas (Heath) and Blake Mitchell (Taylor); his great grandchildren, Tucker Thomas and Julia Kate Mitchell; and his pet Chloe. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the SECU Hospice House: Johnston Health Foundation re: Hospice Fund PO Box 1376 Smithfield, NC 27577, Sardis Baptist Church: 5444 Brogden Road Smithfield, NC 27577, or Brogden Fire Department: 7236 Brogden Road Smithfield, NC 27577.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Parrish Funeral Homes, Inc. and Underwood Funeral Home, LLC



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Sun

Dec 21

Visitation

Parrish Funeral Home Chapel
1351 S Pollock St, Selma, NC 27576

Sun

Dec 21

Funeral service

Parrish Funeral Home Chapel
1351 S Pollock St, Selma, NC 27576

Mon

Dec 22

Graveside service

Sardis Baptist Church
5444 Brogden Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

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