Mr. Charles Lee Mitchem's Life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the qualities of existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which one lives. His gently smiles and slim fingers playing the piano always brought so much joy to our family. Although he was so tiny and frail towards the end of his life, he gave us all such courage and hope. He reminded us of the preciousness of life. He loves listening to music, singing, drawing and playing the piano, and attending church. Along the way he skilled himself with several other instruments.

Charles Lee Mitchem, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Charlotte NC at Ofa's Private Home Care. He went home to be with our heavenly father after a long battle with Dementia. He was the son of Asriah and Helen Mitchem born in King Mountain NC, on August 26, 1934. He attended Tennessee State where he received his undergraduate degree in Mortuary Science, then he when on to receive his master's and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University. He went on to teach and mentored troubled youth for more than 40 years of his life. He also worked for the SBI as a Federal Officer. Charles lived most of his adult life in New Jersey. Later he retired and moved to Charlotte, NC to be with his family. Following in the foot steps of his father and mother, he also planted a vegetable garden and played all type of musical instruments. He loved opening his door, spending hour setting outside listening to nature while visiting with neighbors. His heart was always full of so much love and he deeply cared for his family. His family who knew him will miss him tremendously. He truly blessed the lives of many in his life time.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Asriah and Mother, Helen Mitchem; Sister, Ann Lee Mitchem; Brothers, Berlin Mitchem and Robert Louis Mitchem; Nephews, Kelvin Walter Richmond and Kristopher Ryan Sessoms.

Left to cherish loving memories are his Sister, Mrs. Grace Wilson of Charlotte, NC; 2 nieces, Arleen Denise Sessoms (Ronald) and Vanessa Lynn Richmond; 5 nephews, Charles Christopher Mitchem, Michael Mitchem (Rosa), Michael D. Mitcham, Terry Lee Mitchem and Stanford A. Mitchem (Sophia); A host of great nieces, nephews and cousins; Special great nieces, Brandie Mitchem, Kristena Sessoms and Brooke Richmond-Yelverton and Nephew, Kristian Sessoms all of Charlotte, NC.