Billy Ray Mitchell

Billy Ray Mitchell, 77, of Franklin formerly of Columbus passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Kentucky March 1, 1944, the son of Isaac and Vera Boggs Mitchell. He married Loretta Lee March 6, 1965; she preceded him in death August 19. 1994. He retired from Cummins Engine Company after over 30 years service. He was a former member of The Berean Bible Church and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He is survived by sons, Craig Mitchell and his wife Liying Shao-Mitchell of Columbus and Bradley Mitchell of Franklin; sisters, Wanda Evans of Columbus and Pearl (Bill) Ross of Fishers, Indiana; brother, Hiram “Tug” Mitchell of Letcher County, Kentucky; grandchildren, Chelsea (Richie) Gonzales of Raleigh, NC and Katelyn Mitchell of Ft, Wayne, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 7 brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street with Rev. Jerry K. Day, Sr. officiating. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to service Tuesday. Burial will follow at Garland Brook Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-reed.com. Memorials may be made to Premier Hospice. Myers~Reed Chapel is in charge of arrangements.