Richard Gene Mills

Richard G. Mills, 63, of Bonham, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.  He was born in Pleasanton, California on March 2, 1958 to Lee Mills and Jane Mooney Mills.  He was a "Jack of All Trades" and could do many things; if it was broken, he could fix it.  Richard was an Auto Mechanic by trade; owned and operated a mechanic shop in Farmersville, Texas.  He moved to Bonham, Texas in 2000 when he met Stacy Hamby; they married in 2003.

During the last 17 years, he built and owned and operated Mills Corner Garage in Bonham until he sold his shop and retired in January 2021.  His love of rebuilding and remodeling old cars took him to car shows where he won many 1 ^st place awards and trophies. Richard was also an avid outdoorsman; he loved hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and skiing.  Pretty much anything outdoors was right up his alley.  He kept himself busy with his many hobbies and never had an idle moment.  Richard was a very loving, caring and compassionate father, husband, brother and friend who was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, Lee Mills, his grandmother, Lucielle Meyerpeter and father and mother-in-law, Glen and Norma Hamby.  Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Stacy Hamby Mills; children, Misty Mills McGuire of Greenville and Rachael Gibbs and husband, Cody Gibbs of Bonham; grandchildren, Brysin McGuire, Tanner McGuire and the soon to arrive, Colton Gibbs; his mother, Janet, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.  Richard's wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of his life held at a later date.

Richard's arrangements are under the care of Wise Funeral Home.  Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome@gmail.com