Raymond Mitchell, Jr., 78, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born December 21, 1945 in Lexington to the late Raymond, Sr. & Nellie Marie Adams Mitchell, he was a graduate of Lafayette High School and worked his entire career as the projectionist at The Kentucky Theatre, having started there at the age of 16.

Surviving are 2 children, Gina (John) Workman of Paducah & Raymond Trey Mitchell, III of Berea; 7 grandchildren: Brandi Nicole Mitchell, Tiffany Rose Mitchell, Trevon Ray Mitchell, Trenton James Mitchell, Candace Brook Mills, Jessica Melanie Workman & Ariel Page Workman; 3 great-grandchildren: Lilly Marie Fry, Alice Elizabeth Fry & Spencer Vernon Mills; and his friend & caregiver, Misty Hickman.

In accordance with his wishes, Raymond will be cremated with no formal services.