Mitch I can`t pinpoint one special memory because all my memories of you are special. There was never a dull moment around you that`s for sure. You gave me and everyone around you so much laughter. Your doors were always open to anyone who needed a hand and that caring loving heart of yours was priceless. Our hearts are extremely heavy right now since you left us but we know one day we'll  see you again.  You are loved by so many and will be missed more than words can say.
To my friend, I love you I miss you and I will always keep you in my heart. R.I.P.
Mindy

Mitch, we have been buddies for over 30 years. We have been through so many crazy times together when we were younger and as we got older haven’t hung out as much but every time we got together it was always the same ole Mitch. The one thing that I will always remember about you is your big heart! You always cared so much about your friends and family. Mitch I thought you were invincible and would always be around and that is why my heart is broken and so is so many other peoples hearts because you were one in a million. As I write this with a tear in my eye Mitch know I love you buddy and you will be missed and never forgotten 

Ok here’s the clean version. I met Mitchell in 1979 when I became his neighbor. One of the things I remember most about him was his intensity for life. He used to work out with weights on the roof while blasting Aerosmith. He would modify the motors on his go kart so would have no speed limit. An avid hunter and fisherman, he would build box traps. One time I remember seeing him walking a possum  on a leash around the neighborhood. We had good times growing up, he was daring, used to jump off my second story roof into the pool at night during keg parties. You could always count on Mitch to have a good time and to have your back. You could always count on him to get you home safe. Will miss you brother, thanks for being my friend. 

Mitch could always light up a room when he walked in.  He was truly a special person and loved by so many, including me.  But most of all, he was my Dee Dee’s best friend for more than half her life.  He was always there for her no matter what and loved her big.  He truly was her sole brother.  

I loved him dearly and will miss his infectious laugh and his hugs.
Love to all.  Praying for peace and comfort for everyone.



When were kids we would play Cowboy and Indians. We would load up the little red wagon and unload and load again and move around throughout the backyard. We took turns on who were the Indians and who were the Cowboys. Our MawMaw Jeffries thought the sun and moon was hung by Mitch. Mitch always loved to sleep in and she would make us be real quiet until he woke up. When Mitch was older and called and was coming to visit it was a big deal. He still loved to sleep in and you could count on that he was going to be late. As we got older we saw Mitch less but in the more recent years we were able to spend more time with him. I came in from New York where I was working and Mitch came in to spend time with us. It was like old times and nothing had changed. We talked and talked and were able to meet up several times after that. Mitch made it to Paris several times that I was not there. One thing was certain and had never changed was we were all glad to see him and loved him. We knew he loved us too. I know MawMaw Jeffries had her arms open wide when he arrived.  We will miss Mitch as so many will.  Love and Prayers for all that loved Mitch. 

Mitch  I just can't believe your gone.  It's hard to believe  the good lord needed you  as much as we do.  I have a memory of  a rainy summer night that you called me at 2:30 in the morning and said let's go riding , you had just finished working on the 3 wheelers.  So we loaded them up and went to the fire wheel mall. Did I mention it was pouring down rain.  We played in the mud for hours. When we finally decided to load up and leave.  We looked at each other covered in mud.  Mitch  said we can't get in the truck like this. Next thing I know he was in his underwear. He looked at me and said it's either you ride in your underwear or ride in the back.  So I  took off my muddy clothes  and jumped in the truck .  By this time it was about 5:30am .  The next thing I know we were  getting pulled over on hwy 78 the cop tells us to get out of the truck.  We are standing by the truck in our underwear. The cop walks up to us laughing we had cars coming down 78 honking at us.  That's just one memory out of thousands.  I'm gonna miss you my friend until we meet again.

Mitch was like a second dad to me and it takes a lot to be that because I have an amazing dad. I love his family and friends. Every time I saw him - it was always a big smile that spread across his face and of course he always wanted in for a hug. “Stop being a stranger” he always said. Gosh, to hear him say that again. He was always the life of the party - playing his old rock music at get togethers and always drinking a beer. Mitch, I miss you beyond words could measure and I know your family is missing you more. We love you always and thank you for being the amazing man that you were in so many lives. I promise you to be there for them because you will always be family and I will not “be a stranger.” 💙 love love love you Mitch 

Mitch,
I don’t even know what to say. It’s too much. This is supposed to be where we share a memory but how can I pick which one when there are so many?  You have been my best friend for so long and a vital part of who I am. You were my rock and my strength when I was weak and my anchor when I would lose my mind and sometimes make bad choices. You stood fast and loved me through it all. You were my beacon of light in the darkest of times. I wouldn’t be who I am today without you. 
I don’t know how to do life without you...never thought I’d have to.

The only thing that makes losing you a little bit easier is hearing how much everyone else loved you. It’s really no surprise that there are so many because you loved bigger than anyone else I’ve ever known....so big in fact that I still feel your love all around me and I see it in the face of everyone else who loved you....especially Ashley and your kids.  We are all lost without you. 

I asked Carey where I was supposed to find my strength now that you are gone and she said that I would find it in myself because she is sure that you left it for me knowing I would need it. If you could please send me a clue as to where it might be...I’d really appreciate it. LOL

Thank you Mitch....for all of it. 

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Mitch my brother..Thru our 30 years of friendship and nearly a decade of being roommates we have traveled many paths together..You had my back..I had your back..no questions asked..Its hard to put in words the love and respect i have for you.. I will promise you i will be there for your family if ever they need cause thats what brothers do..Love you Mitch..Til we meet up again..Alan..

OBITUARY

James Mitchell Jeffries

November 6, 1965 – January 13, 2021

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