Paul Ray Mitchell, 78, of Pasco, WA passed away August 17, 2017. He joined his beloved wife Carol of 44 years. Paul was born on February 14, 1939 to William and Sybil Mitchell at home in Hunt County, Texas. He served 3 years in the US Army. He married his wife April 4th, 1958 in Pasco, Washington. Together they raised 3 children and had a wonderful life together until Carol's death on September 27, 2004. Paul loved fishing, hunting, bowling, gambling trips and most of all, time with his loved ones. Surviving Paul is his fiancée Jeannie and her family; his daughter, Debbie Locati and her husband, Bob of Pasco, his son Michael & his wife Piper, of Pasco; his son Mark & his wife Angie of Kennewick; 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Also surviving Paul were his brothers Lyndol and Danny of California, his sisters, Peggy and Wanda of California and Brenda & Tereisa of Oregon. Preceding Paul in death, were his wife, parents and brothers, Eugene & Jerry. The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses in the intensive care unit at Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco. A viewing will be held at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home in Pasco, Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A memorial service will be held also at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home on Friday, August 25 at 3:00 pm with a reception to follow at his son, Mike's home in Pasco.