James Gary Millsaps

James Gary Millsaps

James Gary Millsaps, 79, affectionately known as Gary, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born to the late Troy Foy Millsaps and Flora Hendren Millsaps on May 30, 1947, in Iredell County.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army, earning the distinction of Purple Heart. Following his military service, he was a supervisor at Alexvale Furniture. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Linda Sharpe Millsaps; his children, Lisa Smith and Eric Millsaps; his brother, Bruce Millsaps; and his sister, Irene Matthews.

The family will honor Gary’s memory on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Fairview Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. He will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Rev. Durrant Barr will officiate. Military Rites will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, 41 Center Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636; or Blood Cancer United, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.

Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.