Jewel Jerry Mitchem

Jewel Jerry Mitchem was born January 19th, 1958 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Elbert and Grace (Hawkins) Mitchem. He gave his life to Christ as a young man and ler joined Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church, where he faithfully tended morning worship and Surday night Bible study until his health declined. Jerry gradued from Morrilton High School. He ler received a certificion in electronics from the Electronics Institute of Kansas City, MO. He used his nural ability and training to become a handyman. He was always being called on by his family and others to fix almost anything. He was a gifted builder, electrician, and had a love for technology. Jerry and Pricia Ges were married and to this union two children were born. Jerry was kind and had a generous heart. He loved to shop and was always finding new ways to bless his family and others. He loved his family, and his grandchildren were the joy of his life. Both his parents, Elbert Mitchem and Grace (Hawkins) Mitchem, along with his brothers and sister: Bill Mitchem, Amos Mitchem, Waymon Mitchem, Adell Mitchem, Rena Mitchem Ward, Johnny Criswell, Ezell Mitchem, Ben Morris, and Wendell Mitchem preceded him in deh. On Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, Jewel Jerry Mitchem was called home to be forever present with the Lord. He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Mrice Mitchem, son, Joshua Jewel Mitchem, 7 grandchildren, his sisters and brothers: Lois Mitchem Kukcinovich, Philadelphia, PA; Gracie Mitchem Williams (Donald) Forrest City, AR; Ruby Mitchem Jackson, Grandview, MO; Howard Mitchem (Marsha) Blue Springs, MO; Albert Mitchem (Lannie) Raytown, MO; Richard Morris (Jackie) Solgohachia, AR; James Mitchem, Kansas City, MO; Spain Mitchem, Grandview, MO; Kenneth Criswell and Emmett Harold Mitchem, both of Morrilton, AR; and a host nieces, nephews, and other relives and friends.