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George “Corky” James, Jr.Passing: April 14, 2013

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, April 19th @ 10:30 a.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, April 18th @ 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Friday, April 19th

MITCHELL – George “Corky” James, Jr., 87, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

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He retired from Mitchell Community Schools as head of the maintenance department, and served on the Mitchell Fire Department for 25 years.  As a member and fire chief, Corky received a Key to the City of Mitchell.   He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1944 and was a life member of the Mitchell Presbyterian Church.

He was a US Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post No. 250.

 

Surviving:            wife, Dot James, Mitchell
                  daughters, Rebecca Ann (Richard) McCloud, Bloomfield
                                   Mary Violet (Mark) Gee, North East, Pennsylvania
                           son, George Clark (Brenda) James III, Mitchell
                                    9 grandchildren
                                  
21 great grandchildren                            

 Corky was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Martha, and his parents.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, at the Mitchell Presbyterian Church with Pastor Sara Shields officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center, and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Friday at the church.

 Memorial Gifts:  American Cancer Society in honor of his granddaughters, Angela Holtsclaw and Andrea Mize, or the Mitchell Presbyterian Church.

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3 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Penny Connerley Wicks | cooper, Texas
    Date: April 17, 2013
    Will always remember Corky and Family. They were our neighbors for a few years and good friends. I give my love to the family. The Connerley Family in Texas
  2. Guest: Mike & Suzie Leatherman | Mitchell
    Date: April 16, 2013
    Corky will be remembered as kind, caring and always willing to help where ever needed. You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
  3. Guest: Nancy Mundy | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 16, 2013
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brent, Nancy, and Betsy Mundy