Class of 1979
1979 Maroon Spotlight
Kelly Mills
Baseball 76-78, Tennis 78-79.
1979 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Government and psychology are listed as the favorite subjects of Kelly Wyn Mills, 17. His hobbies are tennis, swimming, and cycling. Kelly plans to join the Army following graduation with a view to participating in the military police program. He participated in baseball 1976-78 and tennis 1979. The son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Mills, Kelly lives with his parents at 1404 Eighth street. Kelly is a member of the Baptist church. He was born Aug. 17, 1961.
Kelly Wyn Mills
August 17, 1961 – March 14, 2020
Kelly Wyn Mills passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was 58.
Kelly was born August 17, 1961, in Perry, Oklahoma, to Richard Henry and Dixie Lee (Myers) Mills. He grew up in Perry and spent several years in the community. He joined the Navy on January 19, 1981, and served his country for the next four years before receiving an honorable discharge. On April 27, 1999.
He married the love of his life, Christi Wallace, in Cozumel, Mexico.
Some of his hobbies included; fishing, golf, shooting and working on his guns, softball, OU football, and spending time with his family.
Kelly is survived by his wife Christi of the home; children, Shelbi Carpenter of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Lyndsi Carpenter of Wichita, Kansas, and Donavin Mills; brother, Khris Mills of Stillwater, Oklahoma; grandson, Hector Escobedo of Stillwater, Oklahoma; four nieces/nephews, Shane Mills, Jason Mills, Kasie Dunagan, and Jennifer Mills; several great nieces/nephews, Sheldon, Raiden, Paydin, Neveah, Addison, Laikley, Amanda, Rocky, Michael, Devin, Sylest, Essence, Jennifer, Jordan, Jessica, Kaylierae, Moses, Gracelyn, Wesley, Hunter, Skylar, Carson, Brody, Brayden, and Ariana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kevin Mills; one granddaughter, Skylar Fay Duncan; and one great-nephew, Duane Mills.
A Celebration of Kelly’s life will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 2PM at the First Assembly of God church in Perry. Interment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery.