James “Jimmy” Phillip Mitchem, 87, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Jimmy was born in Mathews, Virginia, to the late Charlie Lee Mitchem and Hazel Oliver Mitchem.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Jane Broaddus Mitchem; daughter, Robin Lynn Mitchem; brother, Lynwood R. Mitchem (Myra Fitchett Mitchem); sister, Selma Mitchem Tremer, and brother-in-law, Ronald E. Broaddus.

Jimmy is survived by his children, Amy Elizabeth Mitchem, Brittany Mitchem Robertson (Devante), James Michael Mitchem (Lynnette); granddaughter, Lauren Mitchem Marks (Jacob); great-grandchildren, Liam and Brynlee Robertson; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Broaddus Rowe (Jimmie) and Sue Broaddus Smith (Roy), as well as many loving nieces, extended family, and friends.

Jimmy graduated from Mathews High School in 1956 and worked as a lineman with Virginia Power, Gloucester, Virginia. He was a lifelong member of Spring Hill Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank his doctors, the staff of Heron Cove 2, and Riverside Hospice for their loving care.

A graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Windsor Gardens Cemetery & Mausoleum, 80 Soles Lane, Dutton, Va. 23050. The family received friends for fellowship and lunch immediately following the service at Spring Hill Baptist Church, 1676 Buckley Hall Road, Dutton, Va. 23050.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Spring Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 92, Cobbs Creek, Va. 23035; Mathews Meals on Wheels, c/o Nelda Gibbs, P.O. Box 369, Mathews, Va. 23109; or Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1130, Mathews, Va. 23109.

Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, assisted the family.