R. Doug "Ty" Mills, Jr.

R. Doug “Ty” Mills, Jr., 85, of Pampa, died February 19, 2015 in Amarillo. Due to inclement weather, Mr. Mills' service has been changed from a graveside to a memorial service at 2:00 PM Monday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Ran Loy, pastor, and Andy Taylor, pastor of Trinity Fellowship in Sayre, Oklahoma, officiating. Private burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Doug was born September 4, 1929 in Amarillo to R. D. and Nona T. Mills. He was a 1948 graduate of Pampa High School and attended West Texas State University. He married Gertie Lake on January 28, 1950 in Pampa. Doug, as well as R. D. and Nona Mills, Mattie Hedgecoke, and J. A. Whittenburg, were pioneers for their ranching family. He was involved in the ranching and oil businesses in the Texas Panhandle for more than half a century. Doug was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Thoroughbred Association, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He was also known for breeding and raising winning racehorses. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, R. D. and Nona Mills; and his sister, Leona Hale. Survivors include his wife, Gertie M. Mills of the home; one son, Matt Mills of Shamrock; one daughter, Sidney Mills of Shamrock; one granddaughter, Tennessee Mills of Edmond, Oklahoma; and one brother, Sid Mills and wife Sammie of South Padre Island. The family would like to thank all of the care givers who helped take care of Doug. Memorials may be made to the Armstrong County Museum/Charles Goodnight Historical Center, 120 Trice Street, Claude, Texas 79019; or Pampa Meals on Wheels, PO Box 939, Pampa, Texas 79066-0939. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 PM Sunday, February 22, 2015, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home.