Ronald (Ron, Ronnie, RonRon) Clay Mills, 63, went to be with his Lord Monday, December 5, 2022. He was born October 7, 1959 in Forsyth County to the late Clay Vernon Mills and Gail Leona Wilson Mills. He was a member of the wrestling team for East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, NC and graduated from East Surry in 1977. Following high school, Ron attended NC State University. Ron was a successful self-employed consultant (RC Mills Consulting LLC) working with the pharmaceutical, chemical and industrial fields, as well as medical and university institutions. Ron loved the Lord and sharing God’s Word. He was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and served on many church committees to include the Planning Committee for Christian Life Center and the Safety Committee. Ron truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, whether it be attending football games, drag races, BBQ competitions, little league soccer games and piano recitals, camping in the woods or just hanging out on the deck. He also enjoyed being part of his neighborhood. Never knowing a stranger, Ron would talk with anyone and everyone.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 8400 Poole Rd, Knightdale.
The family will receive relatives and friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Indian Grove Family Cemetery, 488 Indian Grove Church Road, Mount Airy.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Roope Mills; sisters: Dianna Mills Prince and husband, David, Lisa Mills Shelton and husband, Brian; brother, Danny Lee Mills and wife, Marcy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted but the family would prefer that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s name to either Bethlehem Baptist Church or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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