Billy Ray Mitchell Jr.

He was born on October 3, 1959 to Billy Ray Mitchell, Sr., and Betty Fay Burrell Mitchell in Dallas County.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Kelli Edwards Mitchell. His Sons, Billy Ray Mitchell III, Jon Mica Mitchell and Steven James Mitchell. His Sister, Nancy Allen, his Brother, James A Mitchell and his wife Exi Mitchell as well as many nieces, nephews and Cousins.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, his Son, Joseph Ryan Mitchell and his Sister, Sharon Brock.

Billy graduated from Trinity High School in 1979. Billy and Kelli married on September 1, 1984. Billy served in the Army from 1984 to 1986 in the 82nd Airborne Division. He worked at General Motors in Roanoke for many years having recently retired. He made many close friends while there. His hobbies included golf, building and flying Goblin helicopters and was looking forward to traveling during retirement.

Billy was a easygoing friend maker and when he made a friend he would be your friend for life. Loyalty was a gift he had in excess. He was the kindest person you could ever come across and he would literally give you the shirt off his back if he felt you needed it more. He was a protective brother to his younger brother and would not allow anyone to torture him but himself. He was tough and rough around his edges but soft and loving in his heart.

Billy will be missed by his family and friends.