Sampson Mitchell

Sampson Mitchell, 73, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at his home in Crystal Springs, MS after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on Saturday, June 24, 1950 in Hammond, Louisiana.

Sammy was a successful businessman and owner of Mitchell Timber Company until its closing. He was a longtime employee of Gaston Lanaux. Sammy was a member of Lake Copiah Campground and loved fishing in the lake with his best friend Fred Walker. Sammy was an avid hunter that found solace and serenity in the peaceful embrace of the woods. Sammy was a lifelong member of Wesley Chapel Church in Ponchatoula, LA. Though he did not raise any children of his own, he considered all his nieces and nephews his own. He also had a special bond with his godchildren, Richelle Hoover and Savannah Francis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sampson P Mitchell, Sr., mother, Anita Mitchell, sister, Pamela Mitchell, sister-in-law, Taunee Sue Jones, nephew, Craig Corkern, and one unborn child.

He is survived by his wife, Tena Champlin Mitchell; sister-in-law, Sandra (Jeff Mangum) Champlin; brothers-in-law, Jimmy (Dewanna) Champlin, Albert (Susan) Champlin, and brother-in-love, Bobby (Gwen) Jones; nieces and nephews, Richelle (Michael) Hoover, Christina (Randy) Wallace, Curtis (Juanita) Jones, April (Sean) Francis, Chad (Janelle) Champlin, Julie (Gedd) Herron, Amber Champlin, Lindsey (Michael) Doughty, and Lanie (Stetson) Hickman; 24 great nieces and nephews; and 3 great great nieces and nephews.

A private Celebration of Sammy's Life will be held by his family at a later date.

Mississippi arrangements entrusted to Stringer Family Funeral Home of Crystal Springs.

Louisiana arrangements entrusted to LN Hughes Funeral Services of Ponchatoula.

Share your thoughts and memories of Sammy in his guestbook by visiting Lnhughes.com.