Born Aug. 13, 1955, in Midwest City, Okla., he was the son of Maggie Maudean Freeman Mitchem of Marston.
In addition to his mother, survivors include: two brothers, Scott Mitchem of Malden and Douglas Mitchem of Maston; two sisters, Carolyn Brigley of Marston and Christene Woodall of Wardell.
His grandparents, Lawrence and Luler Mitchem, Allen and Lillie Beatrice Freeman; two aunts, Ruby Mcleod and Myrtle Simmons; and one uncle, Cletus Mitchem, preceded him in death.
Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Frank Townsend will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery.
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