James William Mize, 86, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, at his residence.

 

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Old Union Cemetery in Tenaha with Dr. Robert Prothro officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:00 noon.

 

Mr. Mize was born April 18, 1930, in Ivanhoe, to T.O. “Pete” Mize and Lucille Gray Mize.  He served in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force.  Mr. Mize was a retired truck driver and a simple man who loved his family.  He was of the Baptist faith.

 

He is survived by

Wife of 58+ years: Retha Yarborough Mize of Tenaha

 

Children:

Kay Prothro and husband, Robert, of Marshall

Thomas Mize and wife, Terri, of Hideaway Lake

Gary Mize and wife, René of Center

Vernon Mize of Beckville

Lisa Glenn and husband, Donald Mack, of Henderson

 

Grandchildren:

Emily Gilbert and husband, Bryan

Jonathan Prothro and wife, Leslie

Melissa Alvarez and husband, Gonzalo

Joshua Mize and wife, Samantha

Colby Mize and wife, Amber

Dean Mize and wife, Candice

Marnie Mize

Madison Mize

Michael Mize

Miranda Mize

Mack Glenn and wife, Samantha

Jake Glenn

 

Great Grandchildren:

Avery Gilbert

Ryan Gilbert

William Prothro

James (J.T.) Mize

Amelia Mize

 

Sister: Glenda Mastrogiacomo and husband, Moe, of Arlington

 

Sister: Betty Johnson of Bonham

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Pete and Lucille Mize

Brothers: Billy Mize, Lynn Dell Mize

 

Pallbearers will be Mack Glenn, Jonathan Prothro, Josh Mize, Colby Mize, Dean Mize, Michael Mize and Jake Glenn.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Gilbert, Gonzalo Alvarez, John Gray, Brack Harrison, John Yarborough and Tommy McMahon.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com