With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John L. Mitchum Sr. of Orangeburg, South Carolina, born in Sumter, South Carolina, who passed away on April 7, 2024 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vannie Mitchum and Lydia Mitchum; and his sister Wilma Mitchum Jackson. He is survived by : his wife Linda Beck Mitchum; his children, Amanda Mitchum and John L. Mitchum, Jr. (Jay); and his siblings, Carolyn Lohn (Frank), Paul Mitchum and Kenneth Mitchum (Hopper).

A memorial service was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Thompson Funeral Home (1012 Whitman St SE, Orangeburg, SC 29115).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thompson Funeral Home Inc