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James Mills Obituary


JAMES ELDRIDGE MILLS, 83, of Milton, WV, passed away September 17, 2025. He was born January 24, 1942, in Huntington, WV, son of the late William Mills and Cleo Smith Davis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Mills (Cheryl).
He retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer and was an electrician for IBEW #317.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Martin Mills; three daughters, Jonie Kirby (John), Adena Mays (Andrew), and Nikki Loncavish (Jason); grandchildren, Haley Fulkerson (Christian), Remington McClure (Brittany), Isabella Loncavish, Autumn Loncavish, Jaron Loncavish, Donavin Kirby, Thomas Mays, Daniel Mays (Lexi) and Tre Harvey; great grandchildren, Kylie Patton, Charlotte Fulkerson, Robbie Fulkerson, Liam McClure, Wyatt Tucker, Kira and Jaiden Claud. And well loved by all his nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2025, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Eric Cude.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Sep. 20, 2025.

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Jan Taylor

September 20, 2025

Nancy & family, I am so sorry to just hear of the passing of your sweet Jim. May the sweet memories you shared over your time together carry you through the coming days, weeks and months. May you feel the prayers of comfort and peace and also in knowing others care deeply. Love to each of you.

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