Julius (Jerry) Mitcham, a resident of rural Henryetta, died May 7, 2017 in Tulsa at the age of 76. He was born January 2, 1941 in Pinebluff, Ark., to Vernon Mitcham and Bertha (Robertson) Mitcham.
Jerry finished his education as a Certified Public Accountant working for many years in hospital management and accounting. He was very proud of serving our country and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Valley of Jonesboro Masonic Lodge, A and A Scottish Rite of Freemasonary, and Dewar First Baptist Church.
He married Marsha Henderson Oct. 22, 1983 at First Baptist Church in Henryetta.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Bertha Mitcham, a brother, Carrol Mitcham and a sister, Ann Patvin.
He is survived by his wife Marsha Mitcham of the home; on, Timothy Mitcham and wife Tina of Boynton; two grandchildren: Jonathan and Madalyn Mitcham of Boynton; sister, Joy Pettijohn and husband Bob of Austin, Tex.; brother, James Vernon Mitcham of Little Rock, Arkansas; as well as his "Henderson" clan who he loved dearly, also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon Friday at Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be, Kenneth Montgomery, Bill Henderson, Bruce Henderson, Jerry Henderson, David Henderson and Mike Gizzi.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2017 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Jack Vance and Rev. Ryan Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Salt Creek Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.