Mr. Billy Rayford Mills, age 83, of Griffin, GA passed away February 2, 2018. Mr. Mills was born in Madison City, AL the son of the late Louise Sarah Hillis Mills and Walter R. Mills. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Mills of Griffin; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Juanita Mills of Griffin, Danny and Sheila Mills of Griffin, and Derek and Sherrie Mills of Brooks, GA.; sister, Linda Sealey of Grant, AL; and a brother, Winfred Eugene Mills and wife, Charlotte of Henager, AL; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a founding member of Stockbridge Holiness Church, served his country in the US Army from 1954 – 1956, started The Mills Family Singers and they traveled everywhere spreading the gospel through music. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening and raising tomatoes, cooking, Alabama Football, and teaching others to sing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Brother Rusty Wilkerson and Brother Winfred Mills officiating. Interment will follow at the Stockbridge Cemetery.
Haisten Funerals and Cremations, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway S., McDonough, GA 30253 770-914-8833 www.haistenfunerals.com
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