12/11/2025
John M. Mills, 93, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Boise City, Oklahoma.
John was born on June 27, 1932, in Harper County, north of Buffalo, Oklahoma to John Henry Mills and Genevieve Daisy (Smalley) Mills. He graduated from Walsh High School in Walsh, Colorado in 1950.
He married the love of his life, Carol Ann Scrivner, on October 31, 1956, in Clayton, New Mexico. Together, they built a life filled with love and family, living in Manter, Kansas; Walsh and Towner, Colorado; before settling in Boise City, Oklahoma, in 1970, where John remained for the rest of his life.
John enjoyed horse racing, gambling, and spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was known for his unwavering generosity, and his kindhearted spirit will be remembered fondly. A Korean War veteran, he proudly served in the military and was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Following his military service, John spent much of his working life at grain elevators. He worked for Bartlett, from which he retired, and later joined the Boise City Farmers Co-op, where he served as manager and earned a second retirement. In his spare time, he would help farmers in the community whenever he could.
John was an advocate for veterans, serving as a commander for the VFW, and was a lifelong member of the NRA. He supported the youth of the Boise City Stock Show and was a dedicated supporter of senior citizens.
John is survived by his sister in law, Jacqueline Scrivner Batterton of Johnson, Kansas, Daughters: Jona Sue Wilson and husband Glenn of Bristol, Colorado, Zona Ann Ottinger and partner Gary of Boise City, Oklahoma, Sons: Greg Mills and wife Sheila, Doug Mills and wife Andrea of Leavenworth, Kansas, Marc Mills and wife Sheryl of Pleasanton, Texas: Grandchildren: Rocky Chapman and wife Cassie of Piedmont, Oklahoma, Jonathan Mills and wife Cassie of Crestview, Florida, Jason Mills and wife Sienna of Pleasanton, Texas, Nichole Chapman of Canyon, Texas, Jackie Finn and husband J.W. of Elkhart, Kansas, Zandra Halcomb and husband Nathan of Covington, Oklahoma, Kira Mills and partner Ben of Leavenworth, Kansas, Chandra Mills of Goodwell, Oklahoma, Macalee Mills of San Angelo, Texas, Emily Cruz and husband Gilbert of McClave, Colorado, Hunter Wilson and wife Morgyn of Lamar, Colorado, Evan Wilson of Bristol, Colorado He also leaves behind 22 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Carol Ann Mills, he is also preceded in death by his beloved parents, Genevieve Daisy Mills and John Henry Mills; his sisters, Marjorie Jo Mills Wall, Margaret O’Neil Mills, and Dorothy Marie Mills; Alberta Mae Snider and her husband, Kennith; and his brother, Robert A. Mills (Bob), and his wife, Ula Mae. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Anna Marie Hoffman Scrivner, and father-in-law, Wesley Simcox Scrivner; his brother-in-law, Robert Martin Scrivner (Bob), and his wife, Ruby Scrivner; his sister-in-law, Anita Jean Scrivner Hixon, and her husband, Lee Merle Hixon; another brother-in-law, Joe Batterton; and his great-grandson, Jaxon Finn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cimarron County Ambulance Services and St. Paul’s Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Saint Paul’s Methodist Church of Boise City.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul’s Methodist Church of Boise City Oklahoma with Pastor Kim Mizer officiating.
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