James A. Mitchner
September 20, 1933 ~ February 5, 2019
James A. Mitchner, 85, Mooresville, passed away February 5, 2019. Mr. Mitchner was born September 20, 1933, in Jackson County, to the late Edgar and Gayona (Brown) Mitchner. He married Elizabeth Case on September 17, 1955, and she survives.
Mr. Mitchner graduated from Martinsville High School and continued his education at the General Motors Institute. He enjoyed a career with the Allison Division of General Motors from 1951 – 92, retiring as the Director of Customer Satisfaction. He was a 50+ year member of Gideons International and served on the Salvation Army Board. Jim was always active in church and helped start Faith Missionary Church in Martinsville. He was a former member of Grace Missionary Church in Mooresville and First Baptist Church in Martinsville, and most recently a member of Camby Community Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Adrian Mitchner, Morris Mitchner, Faye Mitchner, June Mitchner, Lillian Prather, Robert Mitchner, and Ina Grace Mitchner.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth; one son, Kent (Hope) Mitchner of Kentucky; sister, Doris Graber of Coal City; grandchildren, David, William, and Rebecca Mitchner and Chris Brennan; great grandchildren, John Mitchner, Caleb and Jordan Brennan.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2019, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the funeral home. Pastor Charlie Paxton will officiate, and burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, Salvation Army, or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to sign the online guest registry or to share a favorite memory.
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I am honored to have served alongside Jim as a Gideon for many years. His testimony, work ethic, and willingness to mentor and bring along newer members was always appreciated. God bless this man and his family!
Sending thoughts and ߙprayers. May memories comfort you in the coming days. Love, Rose Marie
Our deepest sympathy to Elizabeth and Kent and other family members. Jim was a friend and colleague for many years. I worked with him and later for him at Allison Transmission. Because of Jim’s influence I became a member of Gideons International and served with him for over 50 years. Jim was a brother in the Lord, an engineering colleague, a mentor and friend. I have many memories of the experiences we shared together. Bill Clark and Geneva
I remember thè first time I meet Jim and Betty. I was working with Kent on Bettys case,(she was involved in a car accident). So Kent and I shoe up to the house and we go in. Jim greets us at the door and he was the sweetest man you’ve ever seen. He showed me around the house and from that first moment he treated me like family. I am forever greatful for the Mitchner family. The years we’ve shared the good and the bad, and they still treat me as family. My prayers are with you all. God Bless