Mitchell “Mumbo” Madkins

REIDSVILLE, NC - Mr. Mitchell D. Madkins, age 65, affectionately called “Mumbo” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital.

A viewing will begin on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 12 until 6 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will begin held Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12 p.m. from the McLaurin-Harris Memorial Chapel, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC. Apostle Ronnie Nicholson will officiate and Elder Donnie Nicholson will serve as eulogist.

The committal and interment will follow in Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

All other times, the family will receive friends at the home - 1320 Grooms Road, Reidsville, NC.

Mitchell D. Madkins "Mumbo" was born on September 24, 1960 in Rockingham County, NC to the late Ollie Mae Stacey Madkins and Ellie Madkins.

He was educated in the local public schools and attended Reidsville Senior High School.

For many years, he has been employed with EPES (now Penske) as a trailer mechanic.

Mumbo was a family man at heart, with an old soul. He loved "Old School" music. He truly loved his family and would lend a helping hand to others. His music, kindness and love will live on in every heart he touched.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Larry Stacey and Michael Madkins.

Survivors include children: Marlo Madkins (Amanda Wilson) and Topeka Madkins (Letisha Days); grandchildren: Nylisha Madkins-Agbo (Coleman Agbo), Angel Madkins, Ahcosha Madkins, Ciara Madkins, Gabby Madkins and Makenzi Matos; great-grandchild: A'neiya Johnson; siblings: Debra Winchester (Rev. Burnett), Steve Madkins, and Jerome Madkins (Amy); a host of relatives and friends.

Service by McLaurin-Harris