John W. Mitchum, Sr.

Mr. John W. Mitchum, Sr., age 96, entered into rest on Thursday February 9, 2023. 

He is survived by his children, Carol (Lee) Garvin, Hazel Bledsoe, Katherine (Billy) Eagerton; Donna (Mohammed) Owais; daughter-in-law, Shelly Mitchum; Sara Richardson Mitchum; ten grandchildren, Thirteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his first wife; Jennie Barrs Mitchum; parents, John Wesley and Emma Cockrell Mitchum; sister, Louise; brothers, Bennie Frank Mitchum, Thomas "Sonny" Mitchum; Robert "Bobby" Mitchum; son, John William Mitchum; and great grandson, Ryan Parker Eagerton.

Mr. Mitchum served in the United States Navy and was employed by the Graniteville Company as a "Slasher". He was also a member of the Stiefeltown Baptist Church. He will be deeply missed by his family and all whose lives he touched in his 96 years here on earth. 

A graveside service honoring his life and legacy will be held on Monday February 13, 2023 at 10am at the Warrenville Cemetery with Mr. Mitchum's nephew, Mark Mitchum officiating.

Napier Funeral Home has been entrusted with these arrangements. You may visit the online guestbook at www.napierfh.com