John Millsap, age 81 of Purcell, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at the Purcell Municipal Hospital.

John Henry Millsap was born August 30, 1934 in Rosedale, Oklahoma, the 2nd of 6 children born to Dewey Hobson Millsap and Elsie Jean (Swinford) Millsap. He spent most of his early childhood in Rosedale, with a brief stint in Gene Autry, Oklahoma. He attended Rosedale schools graduating in 1952. John began working for Ridge Con Hardware in OKC. Not soon after, on October 2, 1954, John married his 1st love and best friend, a young lady from Wayne named Mary Lou Jones. They made their home in Wayne for a time, before settling in Purcell in 1955, and have called it home since. Together they raised 3 children, Steve, Julie and Tim. In 1956, John began working as a postman for the Purcell Post Office. He retired in 1989 after a long and distinguished career. In 1975, John founded Millsap Electric in Purcell, a company his sons still own and operate today. When not working, John enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He liked to hunt and especially enjoyed hunting trips to Utah with family and friends. John loved to play poker, and he truly believed that just like in life, you have to be “All In”. He was a loving and caring husband and father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a true friend. He will be dearly missed!

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or The Purcell Municipal Hospital.

He was preceded in death by: His parents, Dewey and Elsie Millsap and 2 brothers, Norval and Don Millsap.

John leaves behind: His wife, Mary of the home; Two sons, Steve Millsap and wife Cindy of Purcell and Tim Millsap and wife Andie of Purcell; His daughter, Julie Mitchell of Goldsby; Brother, Jed Millsap and wife Alma of Prescott, AZ; Two sisters, Beverly McElroy and husband Lee of Moore, OK and Kay Richardson and husband Larry of Canyon City, CO; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, Casey Millsap and wife Sarah and their daughter, Aniston of Norman; Megan Millsap of Norman, Trey Maddox and wife Stephanie and their children, Tucker and Harley of Washington, Savannah Mitchell of Goldsby, Parker Millsap of Nashville and Shelby Millsap of Purcell and A host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 25, 2015, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements by Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. Send online condolences at wilsonlittle.com