Canton – James F. Mitchell, 73, of Canton passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Renaissance Care Center in Canton.
He was born September 2, 1942, in Canton to Noble and Neva (Voorhees) Mitchell. He married Cheryl (Walker) Moore on November 17, 1990. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2014. His parents and one sibling, Marjorie Mitchell Ball also preceded him in death.
Surviving are one sister, Marilyn (Eric) Hinderliter of Canton; one daughter, Jennifer (Rodger) Nelson of Lewistown; two step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; three great-nieces; and one step-son, Joe Moore of Canton.
James farmed with his dad, Noble, for Orendorff until his dad retired in 1982. He then worked as a welder at Caterpillar and Hitchcock Scrapyard and as an over-the-road truck driver for Star Delivery. In 1997, he joined Duck Island Sand and Gravel as a co-owner, working there until his retirement, in December, 2015. He loved horses and riding and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at Monterey United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 3, 2016, from 2-4 p.m., following a brief service at 1:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Monterey United Methodist Church, 21795 N. Brown Rd., Canton; or to Walnut Cemetery, 26369 E. Brown Rd., Canton.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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