Stanley, NC - Robert Leslie Mitchem, 59, of Stanley, passed away May 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, son of Don and the late Virginia Mitchem. A memorial service will be held 1 pm on Saturday at Soul's Harbor Ministries - 18636 Starcreek Dr. Ste. D., Cornelius, NC. Visitation will be 12 - 1 pm Saturday prior to the service at the church. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Natalie Mitchem; son, Shane Brown; daughter, Misty Adams and 3 grandchildren. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.