James Lober Mitchell is the seventh child of the late James Arthur and Leola Robinson Mitchell was born on 05/09/16 in Wetipquin, Maryland. The couple proudly gave him the name of James Lober Mitchell, whom they fondly nicknames "Jim".
He received his elementary education at Wetipquin Elementary School. Even with the lack of public transportation to Salisbury, Maryland, he was able to graduate from the former "Old" Salisbury High School in 1934.
Jim received his religious up bringing at Friendship United Methodist Church. He was active in its weekend school and youth fellowship programs. He was a member of the United Methodist Men of Friendship United Methodist Church and served as secretary for several years. In addition, he was a member of the Trustee Board of Friendship Church.
As a young men he attended The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp on the Western Shore where he acquired his carpentry skill. The CCC was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men. Originally for young men ages 18 to25, it was eventually expanded to ages 17 to 28.
On 03/08/41, he was joined in holy matrimony to Pearline Winola Taylor. From this union they had seven children: Joyce Priscilla, James Arthur, Jerome Russel;, Ronald Taylor, David Eugene, Linda Desaline, and Bryant Charles. At the date of his death, he had fifthteen grandchildren and elven great-grandchildren.
In addition, he was survided by three sisters: Minnie Warren, in River Walk Nursing Home of Salisbury, Maryland; Agnes Wilson of Wetipquin, Maryland, Lillie Mae Nutter of Jesterville, Maryland and another brother, Amos Mitchell of Wetipquin, Maryland; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jim was a veteran of World War II, serving over seas duty in France and Germany between 1942 and 1945. He was a member of the following organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post Number 10159; Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, District Number 14; Household of Ruth, District Number 27 of Maryland; and honorary member of the Wetipquin Community Development Club, Inc, where he served as vice president from 1965 to 1972.
Jim enjoyed sports with baseball being his favorite. For many years, he played with the local team, the J.I. Wells Red Wings. He also enjoyed a good game of pool.
Jim worked as a carpenter with Peninsula Roofing Company in Salisbury, Maryland for over thirty-three years before retiring in 1981. He continued his trade, working and helping people throughout the county until few weeks before his death.
At an early hour on 01/25/90 at the Peninsula General Hospital Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland, he closed hsi weary eyes to final rest and peace.
Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me
and may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put to sea.