Funeral service will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 at W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory (2060 Germantown Street/Dayton, OH 45417). Visitation will begin at 1:00pm and service to follow at 2:00pm. Masks are required for entry.

James AKA (Bep) Gary Mitchell, age 69, was born on July 20, 1952 to the late B. W. & Mother Margaret Mitchell of Dayton, Ohio. James passed on into eternal rest on Wednesday February 16th, 2022. James accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very young age. He graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School in 1972.

James spent his early years working with his father at Mitchell & Sons Auto Parts in Dayton, OH. Developing the skills that would grow him into a Master mechanic. He later retired from ABX Air, Incorporated and Goodwill Easter Seals after many years.

He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Buddy Mitchell Jr. and 2 sisters, Carolyn Carroll and Dorthy J. Wade. 

James leaves to cherish his memory, 2 Sons, James Jr., Jamison and (Bethany); 4 grandchildren Braxton, Caleb, Elijah, and Memphis  1 Brother Royce (Christine) Mitchell  of Chicago, Illinois ; 1 Sister Linda (Rev. Jerry) Copeland of  Fostoria, Ohio. 1 Aunt Mary E. Blake of Smyrna, Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives & friends.

Lord and Savior at a very young age. He graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School in 1972. He will forever be known as the loving father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.


Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory.