James Monroe Mitchell, age 69, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018.

A memorial service will be held by the family Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Flat Top Unity Baptist Church on Indian Ridge Road, with Bro. Randy Shaw officiating.

Mr. Mitchell was a lifetime resident of Picayune, and a truck driver. He loved to hunt especially with his hunting buddy Dwayne Lee.

He is survived by brothers, George B. Mitchell of Picayune, and Jerry S. Mitchell of Perkinston; Dwayne Lee who was like a son to him; and his beloved Dachshunds Daisy and Scrappy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sebern B. Mitchell and Onita Dixon Mitchell; sister, Barbara D. Mitchell.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website for the obituary. You can leave an online condolence or share photos and memories. www.picayunefuneral.com