Anderson Owen Millsaps age 62 passed away suddenly Monday November 14, 2016. He was born in Sweetwater TN, but lived in the Akron area most of his life.
Owen's favorite things in life were spending time with his grandkids (especially on Movie Mondays), making everyone laugh, drumming with his friends and always telling a tale or two. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Owen was preceded in death by his loving wife and soulmate Becky (Rebecca Wagner Millsaps), and Father Luther "Coolhand" Millsaps.He leaves behind a loving and caring family: mother, Johnnie Heim of Mount Pleasant, SC; daughter, Karyn (Richard) Reiheld of Rootstown; son, Steve Senecal of Kent; grandchildren, Lane Senecal, Gage Senecal, Daphne Senecal, Richie Reiheld, Logan Reiheld, Sylas Reiheld. The grandkids lovingly knew him as "Papa O.";brothers, Joel Millsaps of Akron and Mike (Chong) Millsaps and Luther (Sandy) Millsaps, Jr. of Hudson; sister, Becky (Eddie) LeBron of Mount Pleasant, SC; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday, November 17th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory in Kent. A celebration of life service will be held 11 AM Friday November 18th at Unity Chapel of Light Tallmadge 503 Northwest Ave. in Tallmadge, with Rev. Cheri Harbert officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406 or to Boy Scouts of America c/o Great Trail Council, 1601 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44301.