Charles Ray Mills  brought a blessing to his parents Roosevelt, Sr. and Linda  Harrison Mills on May 28, 1956. He grew up and received his education in Huntsville. He also was a member of Galilee Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Superintendent Terry Cooper.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, daughter: TaWanna Mills and brother: Kevin Mills and nephew: Cedric Mills.  He has left behind loved ones that will cherish memories of him with his children: Erika Mills (Tommy), Cameron Mills and Charles Ray Mills Jr.; step-children: Ke'Unte Reed and Marshaye Carrington; grandchildren: Ayden Smith, Kegan Smith and Xaiden Scott; his devoted mother: Linda Mills; siblings: Anthony Mills, Kenneth Mills, Roosevelt Mills, Jr., Cilicia Mills, Bobby Mills and Armentha Mills and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, additional relatives and many friends.