H. Roger Mills Jr.

H. Roger Mills Jr. obituary

H. Roger Mills Jr.

H. Mills Obituary

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MILLS Major H. Roger Mills, Jr., age 59, of Groveport, Ohio, a member of Co B, 2-19th Special Forces Group, attached to the 73rd Troop Command of the Ohio National Guard, stationed in Columbus, OH, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Grant Medical Center, of serious injuries in a parachute accident at Rickenbacker Field outside Columbus. Major Mills graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News, VA and the US Military Academy at West Point, NY in 1973. He served in Korea, the "Old Guard" in Arlington, VA and at Fort Devens, MA joining the Army Reserve in August, 1978; was employed by Goodyear Tire Company for 14 years; joined the Ohio National Guard in 1994; managed Wayne-Dalton Plastics. He has served in Korea; Bosnia-Serbia; Kuwait; and Iraq, serving a total of 37 plus years in the military. He was a member of the West Point Alumni Association; a member and past president of the Special Forces Association Chapter 45; also a lodge member F&AM, Linden Lodge #637, 32nd Degree Mason. Major Mills is survived by wife, Kathleen Mills; parents, Joan Mills of Poestenkill, NY and Herbert Mills, Sr., CW2 (Ret) of Allenwood, PA; sisters, Patricia (Michael) Walker of Waxhaw, NC, Ellen Parchen of Missoula, MT. and Anne Mills of Poestenkill, NY; brothers, William (Debbie) Mills SMC (Ret) of Katy, TX and Stephen (Jamie) Mills of Colorado Springs, CO; step-children, Capt. William (Grace) Epley and Capt. Melissa (Capt. Mark) Dubur; step-grandchildren, Tristian, Madelyn and Alexia Epley and Turin and Talon Duber. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at The Aladdin Shrine Temple, 3850 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, Ohio, where the family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. and following the funeral service. Army Chaplain Dan Burris officiating. The family has requested that donations be made in Major Mills name to the Wounded Warriors Fund, or to the Major H. Roger Mills Foundation to help Military Families. There will be two additional Memorial Services later at Poestenkill, NY and West Point Alumni Association. Interment at the Military Academy Cemetery at West Point, New York. Funeral arrangements by the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Canal Winchester, Ohio. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com

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Mike & Charlotte

October 21, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Joseph Socie

October 21, 2019

Missed, but never forgotten!!

Michael Viemeister

January 17, 2011

Miss your emails brother!! You were a good friend!!

Phillip Mefford

November 26, 2010

I didn't know you long but really enjoyed the time we spent together at Ft Rucker during WOSC. You made the class much more enjoyable with your humor and insight. you will be missed.

November 24, 2010

My condolences to Roger's family and friends. I hadn't known him long, only during a shared course at Ft. Rucker last Spring, but I will always remember him for his humor he injected into the dry world of military professional development. He will be missed.
-CW4 Glen Barto

ANDY WEAVER

November 5, 2010

Just heard today about CW3 Mills. Hit me hard. I was only around him for a week but he had a huge impact on me and the safety of our airborne soldiers. You will be missed and you made a difference in this army Chief! Thank you.

charlotte hague

November 2, 2010

well big guy you sure were a friend that I and mike will never forget and now you have left us to be with our maker you make sure you give him a good hand shake because you sure have changed alot of peoples lifes while you were here on earth but your friendship and memories will last us untill we me again big guy rest in peace and watch over the ones you left behind

November 1, 2010

Thank You Roger for being a good friend.The first time I saw you was in 1974 in Dalonaga Mountain Ranger Camp.I was your instructor in Mountaineering.Then we brushed paths again in Conneaut,Ohio at Wayne Dalton.It was a real pleasure to know you.All my best to your family. Dave Daggett

Dean & Carol Jenkins

November 1, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Mills family. Our prayers are with you.

Amanda Spencer

November 1, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the Mills family, and all of his friends and co-workers. It is deeply sad to know he has passed. Rest in peace Roger, may your family also find some peace as well.

shawn mackey

October 31, 2010

I worked at wayne dalton where rodger was manager and I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Doreen Taylor

October 31, 2010

Please accept my deepest condolence..u will be sadly missed..thank u for being a friend

Jonathan Chorpenning

October 30, 2010

I remember well the first day I met Roger. He was the "commander apparant" for B Co, 2/11 SF in Youngstown. But he had some ramping up time to do down at Bn Hqtrs on Americana Pkwy in Columbus. We became good friends and developed a tight relationship, so as things will go in Group, when he finally left for his new command, he dragged this old warrant officer with him. Over the next 15 odd years, Roger and I closed down one group and started a new company in the 2/19 SF. No matter how things developed, we seemed to always meet and swap intel and were eventually both CW3's together. I will miss my old friend and comrade. The SF community will not be the same without him. My deepest sorrow goes out the Roger's family. Please find comfort in knowing that MAJ H.R. Roger Mills was one of the finest SF soldiers I have known and my true friend and comrade in arms.

My deepest regards,
Jonathan E. Chorpenning
CPT (ret) - Special Forces

Joseph Silva

October 30, 2010

Roger was a gentleman and a very sharp officer. He served well and died like the soldier he was.

Joe Silva, once the SGM of A/2/19th SFG(A)Rhode Island

Thomas Gluzinski

October 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to Roger's family. I remember Roger well from our time together at B/2/11 and beyond. He was a brother in arms of the highest calibre and standards. The training he received at West Point and in Special Forces served him well over his long and fruitful career as an Officer in the US Army, Army Reserves and National Guard. He will be remembered by all of us in SF and all who knew and loved him. In his memory I am posting a poem I penned a few months ago to honor my fallen brothers, those who understand the sacrifices soldiers make and the brotherhood that is formed by those sacrifices. I hope that it offers your family some comfort.

The Gathering Place

Our lives portend a journey
From our birth unto our death
A tangled web of experiences
Creating the map of our bequeath.

The roads we travel are many
Some short and others long,
Twisted and broken, straight and narrow
Some recorded in verse or song.

The tales we weave are epic
When shared within our fold
The deeds achieved… historic
And the memories never grow old.

The Elysian fields are found by some
Valhalla’s halls others may share
And Haydes gates from the river Styx
As the boatman takes his fare.

No matter what we call it,
Our mythos is our goal
It’s the hall of deeds and legends…
A place where we all go.

Our brothers go before us…
To that place from history past
A place known only to warriors,
A place to rest at last.

The songs become the legends
For our brotherhood to embrace
And when the reaper comes a calling
We meet at the gathering place.



Copyright 2010, Thomas Gluzinski, All Rights Reserved.

Ken Adkins

October 30, 2010

I wish for his family to know that Chief Mills was a friend and mentor to every soldier he met and cared for everyone of them as if they were his own. He was one of a kind, and my heart aches to know I will never see his warm smile or feel his firm handshake again. I will miss him terribly, but will never forget the lessons in leadership and the sincere humanity he demonstrated every day of his life. I am blessed to have known him.

Respectfully
1SG (ret.) Ken Adkins

Gayle Morrison

October 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to Roger's family, fellow soldiers, loved ones, and friends. There is a big empty place in the world left by his passing. I will always remember his laugh, his warm enthusiasm, and his seasoned perspective. He was a great man who is greatly missed. With love and respect.

October 30, 2010

Major Mills then 1LT Mills was my first platoon leader in The Old Guard in 1976. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
LtCol John Couig USAFR

Valerie

October 29, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God comfort your family during this time.

Dan

October 29, 2010

Thank you for your service to this great country. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Debbie Stafford

October 29, 2010

Chief - you will be greatly missed . You were a great friend & mentor to my son (Chadd Kuhn). May you rest in peace!!!

Cliff

October 29, 2010

Thank you Sir for your service. A gallant, brave man.Bless you and your family

steve

October 29, 2010

Thank you for the guidance and professionalism that you always gave. You will be missed

Brad Adams

October 29, 2010

May you rest in peace. Thank you for all you have done and thank you for your guidance. You will be missed.

Pauline & Tim Jarvi

October 29, 2010

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

Greg Underwood

October 29, 2010

Rest in Peace my friend. I really enjoyed our talks, you will be missed.

Ralph Kuhn

October 29, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest condolences.

Joseph Fridley

October 29, 2010

I will miss you my friend, thanks for all the talks and your leadership!

M S

October 28, 2010

And when our work is done,
Our course on earth is run,
May it be said, "Well done,
Be thou at peace."

Henry Case

October 28, 2010

Thank you for your shared wisdom & inspirational talks. You will be sadly missed my friend. May you rest in peace.

Allison Goodwin

October 28, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

MSG Thornton

October 28, 2010

Chief-May You Rest in Peace,Thanks for your service to OHARNG.

Mike & Charlotte Hague

October 28, 2010

Roger was my manager at Wayne Dalton Plastics and he gave me a break when I came to this country from Africa. He did me and my Wife Charlotte a great service when he Employed me for which I am eternally grateful. He will be missed. Rest In Peace

Joseph Socie

October 28, 2010

Major H. Roger Mills Jr. was my Company Commander with Company B, 2nd SF Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Youngstown, OH. He was an excellent leader as well as a friend. He will be greatly missed. "De Oppresso Libre"

October 28, 2010

May the angels receive you in paradise, and the men of Normandy gather you at the gates. Army Wife

CW2 Eric Dokter

October 28, 2010

Chief - May You Rest In Peace. Thanks for all you did for the WO Corps, the OHARNG, and everyone else you touched with your wisdom and generosity. AIRBORNE!

October 27, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers or America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

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