J.L. Cecil Millsaps, age 92, of Kingston, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 9, 1934 in Monroe County, Tennessee. J.L. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

He was a retired route driver and salesman for Merita Bakery.  He enjoyed fishing and golfing and cherished the time spent with family and friends.

J.L. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Janice McClure Millsaps; sons, Rickie, Sara Lee, and Timothy Millsaps; step-son, Kevin McClure; parents, Floyd and Rosie Kirkland Millsaps; brother, Earl Millsaps; and sisters, Winnie Strickland and Gladys Arden.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Green of Kingston; step-son, Robby Green and wife, Arlissa, of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Sandra McClure of Harriman; sister-in-law, Helen Wallace and husband, Gary, of Kingston; Ray and Rhonda McClure of Kingston; Lonnie and Tricia McClure of Kingston; and Gene and Robin McClure of Kingston; brother, Carl Wade Millsaps of Maryville; step-grandchildren, Austin and Lincoln Green of Knoxville, Hunter McClure and wife, Abby of Kingston, Madi Webb and husband, Logan of Kingston, Dalton McClure of Kingston; step-great-grandchildren, Archer McClure, Karrigan Webb, and Keegan Webb; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends..

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Rev. Ray Bearden officiating.

Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is honored to serve the family of J.L. Cecil Millsaps.