With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Charles Edward Mitchum (Sumter, South Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Charles left this world on April 21, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Samuel Mitchum and Lucy Barkley Graham; and his son Chuck Mitchum. He is survived by : his former life partner Delores Tobias; his children, Joseph "Jody" Mitchum (Tammie), Sharon Mitchum Poplin (Rocky), Lisa Mitchum Bellamy (Colin) and Charles Mitchum (Kim); his stepsons, Derek Hawkins (Wendy), Carl Hawkins, Jr. (Crystal) and Timothy Hawkins (Heather); his sister Sylvia Mitchum; his sister-in-law Hazel Mitchum; and his pets, Happy, Flash and Buddy. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home (515 Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home