88R8608 EME-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 16
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Vivion Eugene Mitcham of Gladewater on March 14, 2022, at
the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, "Mitch" Mitcham was born in Sharp on April 22, 1928,
to Vivion and Blanche Mitcham, and he grew up with three siblings,
Doris, J. W., and Odell; following his graduation from Sharp High
School in 1945, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine and later became
a member of the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, A skilled entrepreneur, Mr. Mitcham enjoyed success
in a number of fields, ranging from cotton and ostrich farming to
ranching, surveying, contracting, and home building; through the
years, he also worked as a painter, mechanic, restaurateur,
boutique owner, and gold miner; in addition, he was a golf course
owner and operator, and he played at courses around the world; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mitcham benefited from the
love and support of his wife, the former Margaret Elaine Stewart,
and they shared a rewarding marriage spanning more than five and a
half decades before her death in 2020; he was the devoted father of
three children, Ronald, Randy, and Mark, and he knew the joy of
welcoming two grandchildren into his treasured family; admired for
his strong faith, he served as a deacon at First Baptist Church
Gladewater and as deacon chair at Friendship Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Vivion Mitcham is deeply missed, he has
left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever
cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Vivion Eugene Mitcham and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his sons,
Ronald Eugene Mitcham, Randy Mitcham, and Mark Preston Mitcham and
his wife, Stacey; to his granddaughters, Kaylee Mitcham and Keatin
"Kitty" Mitcham; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Vivion Mitcham.