Thomas A. Mills

1945 - 2020

Thomas A. Mills, 75, resident of Scipio Township, Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his home.
He was born July 2, 1945, to Lawrence and Leta (Haines) Mills and was a lifelong Hillsdale County resident. In March 1965, he married Shirley A. Hollenbeck, and she survives.
Also surviving are three children, Ann Marie Sanders (Elwin) of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Thomas W. Mills (Alisa) of Angola, Indiana, and Jennifer Layher (Thomas) of Jonesville; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, honorary son, Tim Dowker and sister, Donelda Hayes (Ray Brewer) of Indiana.
Thomas loved to work. First on farms as a child and young man, delivered furniture for Montgomery Wards and worked the oil field for Wells Service and Lease Management. In 1982, he retired from Goodyear Tire of Jackson, following an injury. He enjoyed working on cars and was an avid gardener and wood worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Alice Miller, Daneen Maxson; Diana Mills plus one brother, Leon Mills.
Visitation for Thomas Mills will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020, at Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Litchfield. Face coverings will be required to enter the building. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Mosherville Cemetery, with Ray Roberts officiating. A celebration of life will also be held following the graveside service at the Mills' residence (1027 W. Goose Lake Rd., Jonesville).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Red Fox Sportsman Club ""Kids Day."