Pressley Mitchum, 65, passed on September 17, 2017. Those left to cherish his memory are: his loving wife, Earlene Mitchum of the home; three devoted sons, Anthony (La ’Kesha) Brunson of Winston Salem, NC., Alex (LaToya) Brunson and Pressley AlShawn Mitchum both of Columbia, SC.; two wonderful step-sons, Zander Johnson Sr. of Durham, NC and Zaron Johnson of Montgomery, Al; three beautiful step-daughters Zandrena Johnson, Zephenia (Kevin) Jones both of Durham, NC and Zonya Johnson of Harlem, NY; two loving brothers, Thomas (Martha) Mitchum of Trio, SC and Calvin Mitchum of Clearwater, FL; one loving sister Lula Mae Strong of Florence, SC; one special nephew raised as a brother Arthur (Patricia) Hale; two sisters-in law, Leatha S. (Marion) Wright of Durham, NC; Esther S. (Andrew) Gasque of Sampit, SC; six brothers-in law, Windell Shackelford of Charlotte, NC; Wardell (Debra) Shackelford, Joseph (Betty) Shackelford, Felder (Geraldine) Shackelford, Willie Shackelford, and Richard Shackelford all of Durham, NC; five wonderful grandchildren; eight loving step-grandchildren and two beautiful great step- grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral service on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Greater Emmanuel Temple, 2722 E. Main St., at 12 noon, visitation with family at 11:00 am.