James M. E. Mixter, Jr.
January 27, 1951 ~ April 30, 2021
James Murchie Eaton Mixter Jr., 70, of Oakton, VA, died peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.
Jim was born in 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of James and Phebe Mixter. He attended Cincinnati Country Day School, graduated cum laude from Amherst College, and received his MBA from the Darden School of Business Administration in 1975. Jim retired from the ExxonMobil Corporation in 2009 after 35 years in fuels marketing, planning, and supply both domestic and international.
At Amherst, Jim discovered the joys of choral singing and in later years traveled the world with the Mastersingers, USA, an alumni group led by his college director. Jim was a tenor in the Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna, VA adult choir. He sang with the National Cathedral Choral Society in Washington, D.C. for over 20 years and served on its Board of Trustees.
Jim cared deeply about his community. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna’s Endowment Board and served as longtime treasurer for the Pennywise Thrift Shop. He also donated his time and expertise to civic associations such as his local homeowners associations in Spring, TX, Oakton, VA, and Lake Monticello, VA.
Jim had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. He was a train chaser, an avid fisherman, bowler, photographer and devoted Washington sports fan. Jim was a longtime member of the Cincinnati Railroad Club, member of multiple chapters of the National Railway Historical Society and a volunteer National Parks Department guide for Amtrak’s Trails & Rails. He was also an active member of the Deep Water Aerobics class at Oak Marr Rec Center.
His greatest joy came in spending time with his close and extended family. Jim is survived by his wife of almost 47 years, Lolly, his three children, Chris Mixter (Bronwyn), Allison Forseter (Dan) and Caitlin Mixter; and his four grandchildren, Owen, Natalie, Finley and Dagny. He is also survived by his siblings Sudie Mixter Blanchard (Peter) and H. Perry Mixter (Jan) and many cousins.
A celebration of Jim’s life is planned for later this year when all can gather safely. To honor his memory and passion for choral music, donations can be made to the National Cathedral Choral Society, www.cathedralchoralsociety.org, or to the Music Ministry at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna,VA, www.holycomforter.com.
Jim was born in 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of James and Phebe Mixter. He attended Cincinnati Country Day School, graduated cum laude from Amherst College, and received his MBA from the Darden School of Business Administration in 1975. Jim retired from the ExxonMobil Corporation in 2009 after 35 years in fuels marketing, planning, and supply both domestic and international.
At Amherst, Jim discovered the joys of choral singing and in later years traveled the world with the Mastersingers, USA, an alumni group led by his college director. Jim was a tenor in the Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna, VA adult choir. He sang with the National Cathedral Choral Society in Washington, D.C. for over 20 years and served on its Board of Trustees.
Jim cared deeply about his community. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna’s Endowment Board and served as longtime treasurer for the Pennywise Thrift Shop. He also donated his time and expertise to civic associations such as his local homeowners associations in Spring, TX, Oakton, VA, and Lake Monticello, VA.
Jim had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. He was a train chaser, an avid fisherman, bowler, photographer and devoted Washington sports fan. Jim was a longtime member of the Cincinnati Railroad Club, member of multiple chapters of the National Railway Historical Society and a volunteer National Parks Department guide for Amtrak’s Trails & Rails. He was also an active member of the Deep Water Aerobics class at Oak Marr Rec Center.
His greatest joy came in spending time with his close and extended family. Jim is survived by his wife of almost 47 years, Lolly, his three children, Chris Mixter (Bronwyn), Allison Forseter (Dan) and Caitlin Mixter; and his four grandchildren, Owen, Natalie, Finley and Dagny. He is also survived by his siblings Sudie Mixter Blanchard (Peter) and H. Perry Mixter (Jan) and many cousins.
A celebration of Jim’s life is planned for later this year when all can gather safely. To honor his memory and passion for choral music, donations can be made to the National Cathedral Choral Society, www.cathedralchoralsociety.org, or to the Music Ministry at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna,VA, www.holycomforter.com.
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Jim (ever the train enthusiast) and several Amherst buddies had a great trip to the Adirondacks in August 2019.
Jim was a family friend for over 50 years. Jim’s life was one of Faith, Family, and Friendship. We all learned from Jim whose example provided a model of sound values. Several of Jim’s interests were rooted in his childhood. I attribute Jim’s love for music to his father, whose entire career was with the Baldwin Piano Co. in Cincinnati. Jim was in high school and I recall commenting about the Baldwin Grand in his parent’s living room. Jim stated, “Dad recently had a Company event at home and Liberace was there to entertain”. Could there be a more significant influence to generate a love for music? He used that talent to Praise God. The sorrow of his passing will be overcome by knowing that Jim has attained his Eternal Reward. Jim and the family will remain in my prayers. Mike Hamilton Harpers Ferry
JIm was a friend from bowling. We bowled with and against each other for several years. I will remember Jim from often giving that silent “punch into the air” when his ball was approaching the pocket, and hoping for a strike. Good guy, good friend. Dan Hunt