James D. Mitchell

January 4, 1961 - October 5, 2020

MITCHELL, James D. – 59 James D. Mitchell, 59, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 8:31 p.m. at St. Franciscan East Hospital. James was born on January 4, 1961 in Carthage, MO to the late and Jim and Hattie (Waters) Taylor. He served in the United States Army. James worked for 25 years for the Local Painters Union #80. James was a member of Christ Memorial Church, and enjoyed his friends at Lefty’s Tavern. Surviving are three children, James D. Mitchell II of Lafayette, Jessica Mitchell of Lafayette, and Katie Mitchell of Chico, CA. Also surviving are two sisters, Janice Tynes of Joplin, MO, and Misty Zandergrift of Carterville, MO, and eleven grandchildren, Kaylee Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, Katelynn Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell, Ryder Mitchell, Austin Mitchell, Lucas Mitchell, Dartagnan Mitchell, William Mitchell, Damien Lynch, and Logan Lynch. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Tabitha Mitchell, and one brother, Danny Ray Mitchell. Services will be Friday, October 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Simplicity Funeral Care with Pastor Eddie Robinson officiating. Final interment to follow at Spring Vale Cemetery. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing. Masks are required. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.