James “Jimmy” Harold Mitchell  - American Press

James “Jimmy” Harold Mitchell  - American Press

James “Jimmy” Harold Mitchell, age 74, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Houston, Texas, after a brief yet courageous battle with bile duct cancer. Born on Aug. 3, 1951, in Monroe, La., he was an adored son of Thomas Warren and Elsie Coon Mitchell. Known affectionately to many as “Coach,” Jimmy’s athletic talents, especially in basketball and later in golf, shaped significant chapters of his life and laid the foundation for lifelong frien…