Roger Earl Mills, Sr., 60, of Kountze, passed away Friday November 9, 2012 at his residence. He was a very easy going, big hearted man. He loved to bar-be-cue. He always carried candy in his pocket for the kids. He was a great inspiration to those who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Roger Quinton Mills; son, Roger Earl Mills, Jr.; brother-in-law, Lester Dees; grandchildren, Desiree Lynn Mills and Brian Mills.
He is survived by his mother, Jeanie Bailey Townsend of Austin; children, Elizabeth Mullins and husband Curtis of Lumberton, Debbie Lynn Mills of Kountze, Delton Marpoe of Kountze; grandchildren, Maynard Sorto, Sayda Sorto, Dameon Mullins, Linsi Sorto, Charles Mills, Quinton Sells; good friend/ex-wife, Debby Mills of Kountze; siblings, Jean Kirkman and husband Wes of Austin, Joseph Mills of Austin, Lynn Upton and husband Jim of Hutto, Mary Soltan of Burleson, William Townsend of Austin, Robert Townsend and wife Glenna of Buna, Kenneth Townsend and wife Sandy of Bridge City and Rodney Townsend and wife Debbie of Bridge City.
His family will receive friends at Central Baptist Church of Kountze Wednesday November 14, 2012 from 10:00 am. until 12:00 pm. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm. Wednesday November 14, 2012 at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze, officiated by Reverend Aaron Leger.
Pallbearers are Delton Marpoe, Chris Lyles, Jamal Sells, Curtis Mullins, Richard Lyles and Harrison McMillan. Honorary pallbearer will be Maynard Sorto.