Thomas “Jimmy” Mitchell

Thomas “Jimmy” Mitchell, 48, of Springfield, passed away November 6, 2021 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.  He was born on July, 29, 1973 in Springfield to James Thomas Mitchell and Betty Lou (Lookis) Mitchell.  He married Chandra Elissa Kapper on June 23, 2011, and she survives.

Jimmy was a resident of Springfield all his life.  He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended SIU-Carbondale where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business.  He worked at Troxell Insurance for the past four years but as a broker for the last 15 years.  Jimmy was a devoted family man.  He was very active and loved working out at the gym, enjoyed all kinds of sports,  mixed martial arts and was an animal lover, especially of cats.

He is survived by his two daughters, Jocelyn Marie Mitchell and Jensyn Mia Mitchell; one son, Jimmy Mason Mitchell; father, James Thomas Mitchell; step-mother, Cindy Lee Mitchell; sister, Tracy (Michael) Bradley of Marion; step brother; Billy (Nikki) Brand of Riverton; step-sister, Jennifer Brand of Buffalo; his beloved large cat, Wendall; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty; grandparents; and cousin, Kara Lookis.

Visitation:        1 – 3 pm, Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.

Funeral Service: 3 pm, November 11, 2021 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Mike Harney officiating.

Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Thomas’ Children’s College Education Fund.

CDC protocol shall be followed.