Ralph Cayton Mitchell passed away on December 13, 2014 in Irving, TX at the age of 79. He was born in Reno, Nevada. Preceding him in death are parents Stephen Lafayette Mitchell and Treva Lee Young and brother Michael Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Mitchell; daughters, Sherry Hamilton and husband Rick Hamilton, Michele Beavan and husband Bill Beavan, Gina McGilberry and husband John McGilberry, and Treva Clark; grandchildren, Steven Fritz, Wes Fritz, Blake Beavan, Brandy Hamilton, Phillip Hamilton, Eric Gallup, and Mitchell Clark; great grandchildren, Faith & Payton Fritz, Hannah & Schylar Cook, Zaniah Fritz, Bralynn, Drew & Ayden Garcia; he is also survived by his Brother Stephen Mitchell and wife Judy; cousins Leslie, Roy & David Briggs; nieces Annika & Anissa Mitchell and numerous extended family members. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 29th, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service at Spring Creek BBQ (across the street) - 3514 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062 Phone: (972) 313-0987. Back Room, 12:30 to 3:00 PM In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimers Association. www.alz.org/donate Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N. Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061