EJ Mitchum

Edward Dee “EJ” Mitchum, Jr. passed away on November 25, 2025.

Born on March 9, 1992, in Charleston County, he was the son of Edward Dee Mitchum, Sr. and Katherine Jean Lilly Mitchum. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his dog, Charlie. He also enjoyed working with his hands, and was very creative and could fix anything, which made him a great mechanic. EJ was always willing to help no matter what. He was a great father and son. He loved his family but above all, EJ loved his children and enjoyed spending time with them.

Survivors include; his mother and father of Andrews; Fiancé, Emily Burch of Andrews; seven children, Micah Mitchum, Jase Moore, Grace “Sissy” Hood, Addlynn Burch, Levi Burch, Gracelynn Burch and Nova Jean Burch; one brother, John “JC” Mitchum (Sara) of Kingstree; three nieces, Emma Skipper, Savannah Haase and Destiney Skipper; three nephews, John Davy Mitchum, Gabriel Mitchum and Hunter Hanna; maternal grandparents, Gloria and Randall Jones of Andrews, Aunts Jennifer Barnes (Johnny), Joanne Lilly, Candace Parker (John) all of Chester, Sharon Mitchum of Georgia, One Uncle Elvin Mitchum Jr (Joyce) of Macedonia Cousins: Trey Barnes, Harley Barnes, Layton Lilly, Neveah Lilly, Aaden Parker, Rylie Parker, Jonathan Wiley, MacKenzie Mitchum, Christlynn Just, Auston Worten, and Brittany Melendez.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sophia Freeman Mitchum; grandparents, Thomas Lilly; and Bonnie and Elvin Mitchum.

An Inurnment Service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the Mitchum Cemetery, 1653 East Church St. Bonneau, SC.

The family will receive friends following the service from 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 207 S. Cedar Ave. Andrews, SC 29510

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ridgewayfh.com

Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242