Leroy attended Foster Grove High School.
He retired from Tietex, Inc.
Mr. Mills was a member of the New Testament Christian Church.
Left to cherish fond and loving memories are:his daughters, Detra Mills (Torrance), Shirley Logan (Derrick) and Porsche Mills; his son, Timothy L. Mills; his sisters, Carolyn Mills, Betty Mills Saxon and Shirley Gilliam (James); his brothers, Clarence Mills, Jr., Ronnie Mills of Rutherford, NC, Robert Mills (Cynthia), Dr. Bobby Mills (Lanita) of Houston, TX and Roger Mills; his twelve grandchildren; his nineteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Leroy Mills, Jr.
A Celebration of the Life of Leroy Mills, Sr. will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 12:00 noon at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 S. Church St., Roebuck, SC.