John Thomas (J.T.) Mitchum, Jr. passed away January 19, 2013 at Richard Campbell Veterans Home in Anderson, SC surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 3, 1922 in Gainesville, GA he was the son of the late John Thomas, Sr., and Charlene Mitchum.
J.T. was married to his beloved first wife, Dorothy Chemell of Birmingham, AL in 1946 until her death in 1992. He was married in 1998 to his second love, Dorothy Abernathy Allen of Anderson, SC until her death in 2012. In addition he was predeceased by one brother, Charles Dwight, Sr.; two sisters, Sue Mitchum and Louise Coker.
He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Candace (Ron Brooks) of Virginia Beach, VA and, son, Mike of Gulf Shores, AL. His loving grandsons Jason Bateman and Ryan Bateman (Kristin); Chris and Scott Mitchum; great-grandchildren, Trace and Riley Bateman; sister, Flossie Mitchum Attaway Shedd; her children Ronnie (Beverly) Attaway, Tim (Carol Ann) Attaway, John (Kathy) Attaway, Melissa (John) Hill); nephew, Dwight Mitchum Jr. (Patricia). His favorite “brothers-in-law” Louis (Cindy), David (Gina), and Tony Chemell; step-children Anita Ward, Joe Allen (Kathy), Scott Allen (Becky), Alison Randolph (Mark); eight grandchildren and many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home and, later, the hospice care provided by PH Healthcare for Veterans. They all provided loving care.
A Celebration of Life in memory of J.T. will be held on February 23, from 2 to 4 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1735 Brown Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA. A private committal service will be held on February 24 at Highland Memorial Gardens in Birmingham, AL.
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