William "Bill" Travis Mitchell, Jr. went to be with his Lord and loved ones on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022.

He was born on December 13, 1947 to Travis and Margaret Mitchell in Houston, TX. Bill was the eldest son of four children. He is preceded in death by his father, mother and younger brother, Bob. He spent part of his childhood in Louisiana and the majority of his life in Texas.

Bill married his life partner and soulmate, Karen Jauhianinen on August 20, 1982. Bill and Karen blended their families with 5 children and created a beautiful life together. In 1996, after creating several homes filled with love and laughter, they built their forever home in the Tri Lakes Estates of Montgomery, TX. One year later, they met the Stansells, Chuck and Susie, and a friendship formed that became family. A home was created and nurtured.

Bill started his career in the oil field industry at Oil Field Rental Services in Houston, TX. He worked his way up the ladder and was extremely knowledgeable in many aspects of the industry. After many years, he left Oil Field Rental Services to sit on the board as Chief Operating Officer of the famous Boots & Coots International Well Control. He eventually returned to Oil Field Rental Services and was with them during their acquisition by Weatherford International until his retirement in 2015. During his very successful career he formed many long-lasting friendships and was very well respected by all he came in contact with.

He was an avid hunter and golfer and enjoyed sitting around the campfire telling tall tales and having a beer on the nineteenth hole with his buddies.

Bill is survived by his sisters Dianne Lane and Buddy, Leslie Barrett and Duane and their children Beth Vaughan and Bruce, Debby Harris, Stephen Mitchell and Jennifer, Donna Kleb and John, and Todd Rowley, his cherished grandchildren Christopher, Aly, Krista, Kara, Jennifer, Dakota, Maddie, Emma, Dallas and Walker. And, his great-grandchildren Isabella, Gabriella, Logan, Collin, Maple and Milo and many adored nieces and nephews.

Bill touched many lives with his huge heart, great wit and sense of humor. His family and friends were always surrounded by love and laughter in his presence and will be greatly missed by all.