James Lane Mitchell

August 10, 1948 - December 1, 2020

James Lane Mitchell was born August 10th 1948 to Marion and Betty Mitchell in Aldrich, Mo. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Ronnie, Donnie, Kathy, Karel and Johnny. Love of his life Linda. Son Brian and his wife Tara and their 4 kids Conner, Logan, Owen and Elliana and many many cousins that all would have a story about dad. Jimmy, Dad, Pa, uncle, fat Albert to his farmland crew. No matter what you called him you knew he had your back and was in your corner. He would give anyone the shirt off his back if they needed it. One of the great ones. Everyone has many stories of how dad touched their lives. Stories for his school days. Nights at Norman’s garage not working on anything just talking and carrying on. Fishing with him, going out on the the lake in the pontoon boat and it always breaking down. He would claim never again but the next time we went out he was always there. He was a great leader especially to the youth groups at Smithville First Christian Church. All of you meant true world to him. He has stories on all of us. The church camps, haunted houses and mini golf trips. Over the last couple of years we have got to do a lot together. Football and Baseball games for Conner, Owen and Logan. Concerts for Ellie. Dads favorite day was the veterans breakfast at the kids elementary school. Well I am going on too long. Dad we all love you and miss you so much. You will always be in each of hearts and we all will try and live up to you. Visitation for James will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 4, 2020 at Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar, Missouri. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar, Missouri, burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery.