Billy Wayne Mitchell of Bakersfield passed away on June 10, 2021 in Bakersfield California. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Mitchell, and brothers Danny Ray and Gerald. He is survived by his wife Karen, four children and their families.
Billy Wayne was born April 26, 1956 In Lancaster, California. He grew up in Mojave and met his future wife in the third grade. They were married on April 27, 1974, moving to Bakersfield to raise their daughters, and for the next 40 years he worked for GSI as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Billy Wayne and Karen’s immediate family are Christy and Scott Gunn, and their children Jarred, Christian and Bailey; Joy Morgan, and her children Jordan, Taya and A J; Jenny Mitchell and Eric Mattice, and daughter Hayden; and Leslie and Brian McClain, and their children Matthew and Emma. Billy Wayne had one great grandchild, Jordan’s daughter, Aubree.
Billy Wayne enjoyed camping, fishing and giving special names to his grandchildren, including George for Jordan and Bailey-bug for Bailey.
Billy Wayne will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery on Kern Canyon in the Garden of the Holy Cross.
Pallbearers will be: Jarred and Christian Gunn, A J Morgan, Matthew McClain, Brian McClain, Ryan Chapman, Scott Gunn and Eric Mattice; Ryan Chapman Jr.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the American Cancer Society.
A graveside service for Bill will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Mitchell family.
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