James “Jim” Walter Mitton, 92, formerly of Waynetown and had been residing at the Fountain Springs in Covington, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Fountain Springs with his wife by his bedside.
Jim was born Dec. 30, 1929, at Veedersburg, the son of the late Walter James and Hazel (Perry) Mitton. Jim was raised in Veedersburg and had been residing at Waynetown for the past 18 years until recently moving to the Fountain Springs.
Jim formerly worked at C&D Battery for several years until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. At the time of his honorable discharge he had attained the rank of Private First Class (T).
Jim was a member of the Sterling Christian Church. He was a 50 year member of the Veedersburg Lodge #491 F.&A.M. He and his wife were part of the Hub Nuts Camping Club.
On Feb. 14, 1953, Jim married Dorothy Ingalsbe at Veedersburg.
He leaves behind his wife, Dorothy of 69 years, along with two sons, Dave (Billie) Mitton of Williamsport and Darrell (Jacki) Mitton, Lafayette; five grandchildren, Geoff Mitton of Florida, Josh Mitton of Lafayette, Jessica Galloway of Crawfordsville, Zack Mitton of Williamsport and Paige (Scott) Brost of Williamsport; a special daughter who was raised with the family, Denise (Bill) Mathews, Rossville, Illinois; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Phillips and Evelyn Gayler; six brothers, Orville, Robert, Bill, Dean, Everett and Don Mitton; and great-grandson Kale Galloway.
Friends may call at Maus Funeral Home, Hillsboro, on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from noon until the Masonic memorial service at 2 p.m. The funeral service will follow the Masonic service at 2:15 p.m., with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Fountain Springs for the kind and gracious care that was accorded both Jim and Dorothy during their stay.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
