Larry Edward Mills' Obituary
Larry Edward Mills, 70, of Albemarle, NC, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born in Stanly County on August 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Grover Edward Mills and Dorothy Lefler Mills. Larry retired from Phillip Morris, where he served for many years as a fixer. He also was an auctioneer and a former Eagle Scout with Troop 29. A member of Anderson Grove Baptist Church, Larry will be remembered as a people person who loved his family, his friends, and his community deeply.
Larry was well known throughout Stanly and Montgomery counties as a passionate restaurant connoisseur and dedicated customer of many local establishments. He loved spending time at Morrow Mountain, enjoyed watching westerns, and was admired for his kindness, humor, and warm personality.
He is survived by his fiancée, Drusilla Mounkes of Daytona Beach, FL; his brother, Billy Mills (Robin) of Albemarle, NC; his niece, Beth Mills Wyatt (Wayne) of Mt. Gilead, NC; and great nephews, Oren Wyatt and Roman Bridges.
A memorial service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care Chapel with Rev. Dale Collingwood and Rev. Mike Burnette officiating. Burial will follow at Anderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will not hold a formal visitation.
Arrangements by Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care.
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