In Memory Of
Csm (Ret) James B. "Jim" Mitchell
1939
2023
Csm (Ret) James B. "Jim" Mitchell
October 25, 1939 — July 25, 2023
CSM (Ret) James B. "Jim" Mitchell, 83, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his residence in Junction City, Kansas. A graveside service with full military honors and last call will take place 10 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are suggested to be given to The Greater Geary Community Foundation for the South Junction City Kiwanis Club, 922 Sunrise Hill Drive, Junction City, Kansas 66441 or to Friends of Geary County Rural Fire Department, 236 E. 8th Street, Junction City, Kansas 66441
Jim was born on October 25, 1939, in Harlan County, Kentucky the son of Charles Mitchell and Ruby Johnson.
Jim served in the United States Army from 1956 until his retirement in 1986. During his thirty years of service, he served three tours in Korea, two tours in both Vietnam and Germany, and a total of nine years at Fort Riley with the 1st Infantry Division. Following his retirement from military service, Jim continued his career as a civil servant for seventeen years at Fort Riley.
He was an active member of the South Junction City Kiwanis Club since 1986 and served as the President, Lt. Governor, and Master Instructor of the Kansas Kiwanis District. Jim was a volunteer member of the Geary County Rural Fire Department for over twenty three years. He was also a member of the following organizations: Fort Riley Retirement Council, Kansas Armed Forces E-9 Association, National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) where served as past president, life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Post #45 in Junction City, Kansas.
On October 2, 1990, he married Wally Gob in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Wally, of Junction City, Kansas; daughter, Kelly Mitchell of Copperas Cove, Texas; son, Patrick Miramontez and his wife Jane of Lenexa, Kansas; son, Mario Miramontez of Chapman, Kansas; six granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son James B. Mitchell, Jr.
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Jim was born on October 25, 1939, in Harlan County, Kentucky the son of Charles Mitchell and Ruby Johnson.
Jim served in the United States Army from 1956 until his retirement in 1986. During his thirty years of service, he served three tours in Korea, two tours in both Vietnam and Germany, and a total of nine years at Fort Riley with the 1st Infantry Division. Following his retirement from military service, Jim continued his career as a civil servant for seventeen years at Fort Riley.
He was an active member of the South Junction City Kiwanis Club since 1986 and served as the President, Lt. Governor, and Master Instructor of the Kansas Kiwanis District. Jim was a volunteer member of the Geary County Rural Fire Department for over twenty three years. He was also a member of the following organizations: Fort Riley Retirement Council, Kansas Armed Forces E-9 Association, National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) where served as past president, life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Post #45 in Junction City, Kansas.
On October 2, 1990, he married Wally Gob in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Wally, of Junction City, Kansas; daughter, Kelly Mitchell of Copperas Cove, Texas; son, Patrick Miramontez and his wife Jane of Lenexa, Kansas; son, Mario Miramontez of Chapman, Kansas; six granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son James B. Mitchell, Jr.
**To share a memory of Jim or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.**
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, August 3, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Johnson & Mass-Hinitt
Graveside Service
Friday, August 4, 2023
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery
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