Josh Colby Mitchell

Josh Colby Mitchell, 31, of Temple went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 2, 2017.   Josh was born April 8, 1986, in Temple to Gary and Biddy Mitchell. He was a 2004 graduate of Salado High School and married the love of his life, Dana Porubsky, June 1, 2013. He was employed by Buckley Powder Company in Georgetown.   Josh met Dana in early 2010 and within thirteen days of their first date knew he wanted to spend his life with her. Dana and their daughter Charli were the center of his world.   Josh was a hardworking, loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father and friend who loved hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.   Survivors include his wife Dana Mitchell of Temple, his daughter Charli Mitchell of Temple; grandparents Bonnie Mitchell of Temple and T.R. Thomas of Gatesville; parents Gary and Biddy Mitchell of Salado; one sister Jordon Tull and her husband Rickey of Moody; four brothers, Derik Mitchell and wife Sarah of Salado, Ethan Mitchell and wife Cammie of New Braunfels, Zach Shumate and wife Maddy of Rogers and AJ Lopez of Salado; two nephews, Landon and Leyton; parents by marriage Dale and Patsy Porubsky and many beloved family and friends.   Josh was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gale E. (Pa) Mitchell.   Memorial services for Josh will be held Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10 A.M.at 3C Cowboy Fellowship in Salado with Rev. Bryan Miller officiating. Scanio-Harper Funeral Home is handling arrangements.