Stephen Chad Mims

 

Mr. Stephen Chad Mims, 44, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst and a member of Mims Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, racing ATVs, and offshore boat racing. He also loved spending time with his fiancée and his family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Laveren Mims.

Survivors include his fiancée, Loretta Morrison, father, Henry Monroe Mims; son, Ethan Ryan Mims; daughter, Jacielynn Patsy Mims; brothers, Richard Henry Mims and Brandon George Mims; sister, Lana Cheri Mims; nieces, Patsy Kansas Powell and Amara Mims; nephews, Aidan Mims and Jacob Nelson; great-nephew, Jetson Lopez, and a special aunt, Faye (Henry) Watson.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mims Baptist Church in Alma, with Charlie Kight and Reverend John Thomas officiating. Visitation was held an hour prior. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ethan Mims, Timer Morrison, Bone Morrison, Aiden Mims, Justin Yawn, Broom straw, Rusty Harper, Chris (Bit) Carter, and Corey Long.

Honorary Pallbearers were the members of the Jeff Davis High School Class of 2000 and all who are in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Nobles Funeral Home.

The staff of Nobles Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mr. Stephen Chad Mims.