Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Jr., 81, of Jane Lew and formerly of Franklin passed away on Jan. 17, 2026, at Lavender Fields Assisted Living in Beverly.
He was born on April 30, 1944, in Matador, Texas, the son of the late Sammie Letha (Hawley) and Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Sr.
Mr. Mitchell attended Montevideo High School.
He was a Christian by faith. He loved hunting, fishing, and playing softball.
He took pride in his work and had worked for more than 50 years as a stone mason.
He married Susan Jane (Pitsenbarger) Mitchell, who survives in Franklin.
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory a son, Brian Curtis Mitchell (April) of Jane Lew; a sister, Candy Reiver (Gene) of Hamet, California; and two grandchildren, Austin and Brooke.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Alton and Thomas Jerry Mitchell.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Sam Sponaugle officiating. Interment was in the Wagoner Cemetery at Brandywine.
Memorials may be made to South Fork Volunteer Fire Department or Pendleton County Emergency Rescue.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
