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William Mitchum Obituary
MITCHUM, William Entered into eternal rest on March 17, 2005, William Rodgers "Billy" Mitchum, husband of Ann Duffy Mitchum. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Mitchum are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2005 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A Vigil Service will be held at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy, this Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. and the family will receive friends until 7:00 p.m.. Billy was born in Charleston the son of Shade R. Rodgers and Clyde David on Friday, April 7, 1933. He was a graduate of Bishop England High School and honorable services in the U.S. Air Force. Billy was a clothier and formerly employed by Richard's Men's Wear, Karl Karesh and M. Dumas & Sons before starting Billy's Private Label Clothing line. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Past Grand Knight, Charter member and officer of the Knights of Columbus Pope John XIII Council # 6250, a member of Knights of Columbus Father McCarthy Council at Blessed Sacrament Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Rev. P.N. Lynch Assembly # 1071. Billy was predeceased by a son, Thomas Duffy Mitchum. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Ann D. Mitchum; three children, J. Michael Mitchum and his wife Cameron of Charleston, James Lawrence Mitchum and his wife Paula of Heidleburg, Germany and Bridget M. Holmes and her husband John of Groton, CT; eight grandchildren, Amanda M. Mitchum, Thomas D. Mitchum, Ashleigh A. Mitchum, Rachael M. Mitchum, Conor W. Mitchum, Elizabeth C. Holmes, Aaron J. Holmes and Catherine A. Holmes; two step grandchildren Katie Evers and Patrick Evers; two sisters Joyce Daniels and her husband Joseph and Juanita Morgan; three brothers, Barney L. Mitchum, Russell Mitchum and Randolph Mitchum, former daughter-in-law, Amy Robinson and many nieces and nephews, cousins, brothers and sister-in-laws'. The family requests memorials be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
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Helena B. McKay Vivona
April 5, 2005
Dear Ann, You now suffer a second loss of a dear loved one. Billy was a wonderful and dedicated husband and father. My love and prayers are with you and your children at this another loss. Your brother, another very special love to our family, Tommy, was awaiting Billy's arrival. You will be justly rewarded for the love and care-giving you have always given. You are truly a living beatitude. My love, Helena
JB Sinclair
March 23, 2005
Ann.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Belle Brownlee
March 22, 2005
Ann,
So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. I've known him most of my life from the Mall and he was always a very special person. When my Mother died 12 years ago he was there and I hadn't seen him in years. That's a friend! My prayers are with you.
Belle
EDWARD MATSON
March 22, 2005
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MITCHUM FAMILY, BILLY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
EDDIE & PATSY MATSON
AND FAMILY
Heyward & Edna Knight,
March 21, 2005
Ann & Family,
Edna and I were very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. We're sorry that we were not able to attend the funeral services but my brother and his wife were visiting us over the weekend, and I also had a commitment at church for Sunday that I couldn't get out of.
Having grown up on the Mall Playground, I've known Billy for close to 60 years. I'm the retired Baptist minister and we met you at one of the Mall-Hampstead Square reunions a couple of years ago.
May God richly bless all of you always and in all ways, and remember that Billy is now in a much better place and is completely free from pain and suffering.
Mary Baker
March 21, 2005
Dear Jamie:
I just wanted to let you and your family know how sorry I am for your loss. I remember your father ever so vividly. He was also so nice to me (and Tricia and Jean). Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary Baker
Roy and Martha Fox
March 21, 2005
Ann, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers.
Juanita Morgan
March 21, 2005
To Ann and chidren,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you always,
Juanita Mitchum Huckabee Morgan, Russell and Barbara Mitchum, and families
Faye & Tommy Grainger
March 21, 2005
Michael, we were so very sorry to hear of you & your family's deep loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. You dad was a really good person & will be missed by many people.
Carolyn Berry
March 21, 2005
Mike,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Carolyn Berry & family
Tony Matson
March 21, 2005
To the family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy,
Tony Matson
Becky Lyons
March 21, 2005
Bridget,
Sorry, I was unable to make it last night for the visitation. You & your family are in my prayers. Your father will be missed dearly. Take Care. Love, Becky, Carlton, & children
Amanda Jacques-Turner
March 21, 2005
To the family of Billy Mitchum. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I've known Billy since I was a baby and I coulnd't believe it when Hanna and Nancy told me. Our sympathy goes out to you.
Ronald Getsinger
March 20, 2005
Mike
So sorry to hear the sad news about your father. He was a good man. My aunt Theresa is in Florida and I know she would feel bad about the loss. I had to work during the visitation so I'm sorry I didn't attend.
Take care Michael.
Sincerely
Ron Getsinger & Thersa Bellavita
CC Cadden
March 20, 2005
Ann and family, I can't put into words what I really would like to say to you. I just know that God is lifting you up during the time of loss. God blessed you with 45 years whereas I had almost 38. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cc
JoAnne Penington
March 20, 2005
Dear Mike - and to the entire family. I knew your Father as a kind gentleman. I hope that you will all be grateful that he lived a good life - and that he loved all of you. Love to you JoAnne
CHARLESETTA MURRAY
March 19, 2005
OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND STRENGHEN AND KEEP YOU
SOPHIA MURRAY; ANNETTE CAMPBELL-GREEN;DENNIS LEMON; ELIAS FROST; AND RON BURNETTE FROM PENSACOLA FL
Frances & Bob (Fuzzy) Knight
March 19, 2005
Dear Ann and family -
So sorry to hear about Billy's death. We're out of town and won't get to see you, but wanted to extend our deepest sympathy. This is when our faith kicks in and gives us hope that we'll see each other again; and I know your faith will sustain you too. Love and God bless,
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