Kay County OK Obit for: Jerry Ray Mitchell
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Transcribed from the Newkirk Herald newspaper
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Submitted to the archives by: Claudia Thiry: workfarm@wiredok.com 
Date submitted: 2/26/2003 
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Jerry Ray Mitchell

NEWKIRK - 

Jerry Ray Mitchell, longtime Newkirk resident, died Monday, July 1, 1996, 
at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 55.

The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today at the Newkirk First Christian 
Church with Mr. Mitchell's son-in-law, Wren Robinson, officiating. Burial 
was to follow in the Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl 
Funeral Service.

Jerry Ray Mitchell was born Sept. 9, 1941, near Ponca City the son of Virgil 
L. and Hope Esther (Case) Mitchell. He attended a rural grade school, then 
moved with his family to Newkirk during his freshman year and attended 
Newkirk High School. 

After completing his education he was employed at Bender Elevator.

On Aug. 8, 1959, he was married to Sylvia June Goff in Arkansas City, Kan., 
and the couple established their home in the Newkirk area. 

Mitchell was employed by the City of Ponca City, City of Newkirk, McWilliams 
Insurance Agency, and Houser Hardware for several years. 

In 1978, he established Mitchell Plumbing, Heating and Air. Mitchell was a 
member of the Newkirk First Christian Church, a former member of the Newkirk 
Range Riders and past president of the Newkirk Jaycees. 

He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his family - especially 
his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Sylvia, of the home; one son, Jerry Douglas of 
Westminster, Colo.; two daughters, Jill Lynne Robinson of Arkansas City and 
Mary Jane Ames of Hutchinson, Kan.; his mother, Esther Mitchell of Ponca City; 
two brothers, Donald of Skiatook and Bill of Ponca City; and four grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Mitchell's name to the American 
Diabetes Association, c/o Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, OK 
74647.
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