Obituary of Billy Wayne Mitchell

Billy Wayne Mitchell, 82, of Chillicothe, OH, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, from Adena Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness. He was born September 2nd, 1942, to the late Prince and Bessie Mitchell. In addition to his parents, an older brother, Archie Mayo Mitchell, and several other family members preceded him in death. He graduated from Man High School in 1961. Upon graduation, he held several job titles, including Coal Miner, Mine Foreman, Safety Director, and Federal Mine Inspector. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #624 A & FM in Kingston and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite. Billy had an extreme love for music at an early age. When he was a teenager in high school, he played and sang in a band which performed at local clubs. In his spare time, he loved spending time in the music room writing songs, singing and playing his guitar and keyboard. He loved posting his songs on Facebook so that other people could enjoy them. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years, Brenda Kay (Zwicker) Mitchell. His children, One daughter, Stephanie Mitchell Ryan of Laredo, West Virginia. Two sons, Billy Wayne Mitchell II, of Logan, WV, and James Mitchell of Jacksonville, FL. His stepchildren and one stepdaughter. Tina (Jim) Hill of Columbus, OH, two stepsons, Tom (Tonya) Cassille of Grangeville, ID, and Charles (Angel) Cassill of Londonderry, OH. His grandchildren, Brandon (Lyndsay) Ellis of Charleston, WV, and Mitchell (Alexus) Ellis of Statesville, NC. Jamie (Jeremy) Johnson of Lorado, WV. Tara (Josh Preece) Mitchell and Skylar Mitchell are both from Lenore, WV. Sydney McCarty and Jurnee McCarty Of Columbus, OH. Bryce Cassill and Megan Cassill Brown of Lewiston, ID. Brandon (Katelynn) Castille Of Orlando, FL. His great-grandchildren are Leeland Dolin, Laykyn Dolin, Elliott Dunlap, Brenna Ellis, Layla Ellis, Chandler Ellis, Khaleesi Ellis, Baylen Floyd, Braylon Johnson, and Rhayelynn McCarty. He also leaves behind three sisters, Peggy Mosley, Judy Schiff, and Patricia (Jim) Jordan. Billy also leaves a lifelong friend whom he loved like a brother, Charles “Proc” Cook, and his wife Joan, along with a host of other relatives and friends. In keeping with Billy’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Billy’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Lundale Freewill Baptist Church from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The address is 8968 Buffalo Creek Road, Lundale, WV 25630.