With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Larry Mitchem, Sr., 66, of Hemingway, SC, who passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Life Reflections

Larry D. Mitchem also affectionately known as "Tate", 66 of Hemingway, South Carolina was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven after an earthly well lived life on Friday, August 8, 2025. Larry was born November 2, 1958 to Fannie Mitchem and the late Joe Mitchem in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Larry attended New Bethel Church in Rochester, NY and was a 1976 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. He was employed by Kodak and Delco Corporation in Rochester, NY and Scott's BBQ in Hemingway, SC. His favorite sports teams were Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills. Maze was his favorite music group. "Tate" loved to make people laugh, he was the family comedian.

Larry was preceded in death by: his aunts and uncles, Dorothy Mitchem, Leroy Mitchem, Ella Jane (Roosevelt) Scott, Berniece McFadden, Margie Nesmith and Josephine Chandler.

Larry leaves to cherish his fond memories: his mother, Fannie Mitchem; his three sons, Terrin (Stephanie) Usher and Larry D. Mitchem both of Atlanta, GA and Darnell Alexander of Rochester, NY; four granddaughters, Savonne Usher, Savanna Usher, Charnell Alexander, Amalisa Murphy; two grandsons, Terrin Usher Jr. and Isaih Eamer; one brother, Kenny Mitchem of Rochester, NY; favorite nephews that were dear to his heart, John Simmons of Rochester, NY, Shay Simmons of Hemingway, SC, Tyshawn Simmons and Devan Simmons both of Rochester, NY and Tashaka Mitchem of Greenville, SC; aunts, Lillie Mitchem, Easter Jones and Jackie Gordon (Rayfield); uncles, Jack Wilson (Mildred) and Sam Wilson (Anne);  a special life long friend, Crystal Hannah; along with a hosts of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.