Clifford Mills

August 25, 1926 - July 20, 2016

Clifford Mills, age 89, of Inez, KY, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, when the Lord came to reclaim one of His own. He loved the Lord, was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He was a helpful, caring neighbor and friend; known to be very faithful and dedicated to whatever he promised to do. He was a member of Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene, Inez, KY. He was born August 25, 1926 in Martin County KY. Proceeded in death by his father and mother, James Lewis Mills and Grace Hinkle Mills. Also proceeded in death by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Aretta Horn Mills. Survived by sons Gaylard Mills (Barbara) of Xenia, OH; Rick Mills (Sharon Kay) of Marion, OH; Dwight Mills (Sharon Lynn) of Rushville, OH; Stanley Mills of Hobe Sound, FL; Kelly Mills of Marion, OH; George Mills (Suzanne) of Hopewell, OH. He is survived by nineteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Proceeded in death by brothers James Lewis Mills, Jr. and Ersel Mills; sisters Hattie Mills Crum and infant sister Blanche Mills. Survived by brother Walter Wade (BI) Mills (Roseanna) of Inez, KY. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was a devoted husband and provider for sixty-six years. He was well known for his expertise in gardening and fruit trees. He was actively involved in Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene SAM’S Ministry (Senior Adult Ministry), Sunday School Teacher, and church softball and basketball teams well into his senior years. He loved his past volunteer work at the Turkey Creek Firehouse. A special thanks to the staff of Wesley Ridge Adult Day Care Center of Reynoldsburg, OH and Pickering House Fairhope Hospice of Lancaster, OH for the care and love they showed Clifford during these last few years. Viewing hours will be Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene, 1632 Tug River Road, Inez, KY. Funeral services will follow at the church at 2:00 PM. Pastor Garrett Mills will be officiating. Interment will be at Ralph Williams’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mills, Horn, and Crum Reunion at the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene. The honor of knowing, sharing life with, and loving Clifford has been ours, whose lives were richly blessed by his loving, giving spirit.