J.H. “Hank” Mills, 94, of Orange, passed away on April 15, 2016, in Beaumont.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 AM, Monday, April, 18, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Ben Terry. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Antioch Cemetery in Spearsville, Louisiana.
Born in Traskwood, Arkansas, on January 30, 1922, he was the son of James Emmett Mills and Hazel (Henry) Mills. Hank was a World War II veteran for the United States Army Air Corp and was a part of the Flying Tigers. After the war, Hank worked for and retired from Firestone in Orange after 29 ½ years of service. He was a member of Ninth and Elm Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Nancy Mills; and brother, Thurston Mills.
He is survived by his children, Margaret Kincannon and husband Tom of Flower Mound, TX, James Henry Mills, Jr. and wife Elaine of Cary, NC, and Richard Mills and wife Amber of Orange, TX; grandchildren, Jeff, Colleen, Jake, Andrew, and Emily; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Ralph Mills of Little Rock, AR.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jake Mills, Andrew Mills, Mack Lavergne, Jeff Kincannon, Lance Lewis, and Cade Mills.
Condolences
Rhonda Saunier
May 27, 2016
My husband and I knew Mr. Hank from church. I got to visit him one time at his home and meet Babe. He was so proud of her and it was a joy watching them. I loved Mr. Hank and enjoyed so much talking to him. He could gve the best bear hugs. He was the type of person to just admire for his joy and he made you feel that same joy just to talk to him. We were out of town when he passed away and I so regret missing his service and meeting his family. We both loved him and will miss him. I just hope I can be the kind of person he was. Our very deepest sympathy for your loss and it is a very big loss.
Anonymous
April 18, 2016
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Claybar Funeral Home
April 17, 2016
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Susan Mckellep
April 16, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know him as I was growing up, I'll never forget how kind Uncle Hank was to Marsha and me when Grandmama died. Even though I'd not seen him since I was a tiny child, he loved me qirh open arms and an open heart, as only family can. His kindness meant the world to me then, and I'll carry the memory of his generous gift of unreserved love forever. With love, Susan Mills McKellep
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April 16, 2016
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April 16, 2016
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Staci Wolfford
April 16, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. & Mrs. Mills were the best neighbors during our 10 years on Sherrell Street. We shared many wonderful memories. Our prayers are with you all.
Love, Greg, Staci, Kaitlin & Kirsten Wolfford
Gerald Bluhm
April 15, 2016
Hank was simply one of the nicest guys that I have met. When we moved to Orange, he and Nancy were very welcoming and had us in to their home many times. My sincere condolences to the Mills family.
Jean Futch
April 15, 2016
So sorry to hear of the loss of Hank! I always enjoyed visiting with him when he and Nancy come to Antioch for the Risinger reunion July 4th every year! He always had a smile and so friendly to everyone.