He was a United States Army Veteran, a Christian and a 1959 graduate of Monticello High School. James loved watching Razorback football, working on his properties, hunting, fishing and caring for the many hummingbirds that visited his property. In addition to his parents and adoptive father, he was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Audrey Mitchell; and two half-brothers, Bobby Collins and Butch Collins.
Survivors include two sons, Steven Mitchell and wife Tonya and J.B. Mitchell; a brother, Robert Lee Mitchell; four sisters, Mary Jo Mitchell, Kim Manasco, Edith Boswell and Hope Hartness; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. There will be a visitation Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rash Cemetery.
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Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 8, 2026 You are all in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Billy Collins
Farmington, AR Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Mary we are praying for you & the family. God bless you.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 7, 2026 To Jim's family: You all have my condolences at your time of great loss.You have my prayers of comfort at this sad time. Sincerely, Kay Worbington
Zach
Crossett, AR Tuesday, July 7, 2026 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, July 6, 2026 To Jim's family, You all have my condolences at this time of great loss. You have my prayers of comfort at this sad time.