JAMES GILBERT "JIM" MILLS

JAMES "JIM" GILBERT MILLS, 72, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Born Jan. 21, 1944, in Lexington, Ky., he was the son of the late Eugene and Mable Mills. At an early age, Jim moved to Hartford, Ky., and graduated from Hartford High School. He attended college at Kentucky Wesleyan obtaining his Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Jim went to work for the National Credit Union Administration as an Examiner for 19 years. He then became President / CEO of 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union for 19 years, retiring in 2004. While acting as President of 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union, he guided the growth of the Credit Union from 63 million in assets to over 400 million. After taking a year off and enjoying spending his free time golfing, he became the Vice President of the Southern Indiana Market for Centra Credit Union. He was always active in credit unions on the local, state and federal levels, having served three terms as Chairman of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. Jim was passionate about baseball and softball, having coached and helped put together several youth leagues. He was also on the Board of Directors for East Wayne Street Center. IU basketball, golf, and spending time with his grandchildren were some of his favorite hobbies. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Kay Mills; children, Brandon (Stephanie) Mills Fort Wayne and Heather (Tom) Noyes Avon, Ind.; grandchildren, Taylor, Bryson and Lynnon Mills; sister, Delores Eskridge; and twin sister, Judy Trail. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Mills; and sisters, Peggy Maden and Audrey Winstead. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Bill Hickle officiating. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, Chicago, Ill. or Heartland Hospice.