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Ernest Mills Obituary

Ernest W. Mills Sr. NORFOLK - Ernest W. Mills Sr. of the 900 block of Lasser Drive, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. He was the husband of the late Margaret Mills. Ernest was a member of New St. John AME Church for more than 70 years where he served in the Steward Ministry. He was Sunday school superintendent for 50 years. Survivors include three daughters, Evelyn Daughtry (the Rev. L. R. Daughtry), Janice Ruffin and Patrice Ricks (the Rev. V. L. Ricks Sr.); one son, Ernest Mills Jr.; and 13 grandchildren. His homegoing celebration will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15, at noon. The family will receive friends Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Ricks' home, 1108 Gladiola Crescent, Virginia Beach, beginning at 3 p.m.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 11, 2010.

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Sheila Scott-Taylor & Gloria Scott-Allen

December 20, 2010

To Evelyn, Janice, Patrice and Ernest,

We were saddened to hear about the passing of your father. We pray God's blessings will sustain you during your time of bereavement.

Bro. Arthur L. (MSWAWO) and Rev. Evelyn M. Johnson

December 16, 2010

Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Dear Sister Patrice, Sis Daughtry and loved ones,

Arthur and I extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved father. What a great model for a Christian man. Patrice, we called you but you were not home, so we post the prayer here:
We pray God's choice blessings of comfort, strength and the peace that passes all understanding in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, as it is written in God's word that blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.

Love,

December 13, 2010

MAY GOD KEEP THE MILLS FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. MR. MILLS WAS MY MOTHER'S NEIGHBOR BEFORE SHE MOVED TWO BLOCKS AWAY. SHE ALWAYS HAD ME TAKE HIM CAKES AND PIES. WE WILL MISS HIM. GWENDOLYN, FRED , JOSEPHINE AND FAMILY.

Amanda Davis-Holloway

December 12, 2010

Matthew 5:4--Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.


Please know that you all are in my prayers during your time of bereavement. If there is anything that I or my family can do, please do not hesitate to ask.

Barbara Waples

December 12, 2010

May God comfort the Mills family and give them peace in knowing that their loved one lives Forever in the Lord.

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