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Obituary - Ray Daniel Mills Sr.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel
Ray Daniel Mills Sr.

Ray Daniel Mills Sr. of Metter, Ga., passed away Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Ray was born on April 9, 1939, to Wade and Sallie Mills in Metter, Georgia.

In 1973, he married the love of his life, Betty Jo.

On June 27th of this year, they celebrated 50 years of marriage together.

He was the proud owner of Candler Package Shop, also known as Ray's Place, for nearly 60 years.

He was known for his easygoing nature and his knack for telling the best stories.

He was a simple man who was greatly admired by those around him.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Mills and Robert Lee Mills.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jo Mills; a son, Ray “Tater” Mills Jr. (Sam Bates); a daughter, Dawn (Michael) Parker; granddaughters, Carson (Trace) Padgett and Kensley (Chase) Johnson; and a great-grandchild, Cope Padgett.

The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 28th, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, in Metter, GA.

The family received friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, in Metter, GA.

Interment followed at Primitive Grove Cemetery.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.


Statesboro Herald, August 31, 2023

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