Stephen Mills Obituary
Asheville - Stephen Rial Mills, 18, of Asheville, died Monday, June 13, 2011.
Born December 16, 1992 in Buncombe County he was the son of Gerald "Jerry" DeWitt Mills, Sr. and Rose Story Mills.
Survivors other than his parents are one brother, John David Mills of Asheville; two sisters, Melissa Anne Mills of Portland, OR, and Mary Beth Clawson of Fletcher. He is preceded in death by a brother, Gerald DeWitt, Jr.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Arden Presbyterian Church with Revs. Chris Yates and Brian Russ officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Arden Presbyterian Church Missions Fund, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704, or to one's favorite charity.
Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road, is assisting the Mills family.
The online memorial is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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June 23, 2011
My son Matthew wanted so badly to be there but I could not afford to send him. They went to school together at Chamberlain-Hunt Academy. Stephen was a fine young man that has left an imprint on his friends that will be treasured. My most sincere sympathy, Cheryl Lavigne
June 23, 2011
Jerry, Rose and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Stephen's death. We know some of the things you are going through at this time because we lost our dear son Courtney. I wish we could be near you to wrap our arms around you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lu and Bill Allen, New Braunfels, TX.
julie
June 17, 2011
Stepen was my son's big buddy this year at ssc this year. Our family is so sorry for your loss and we hold you and stephen in our prayers. Sincerely. Scialdone family
Cassandra DeJong
June 17, 2011
Our hearts are with you to help bear the burden of your loss. So sorry to hear about Stephen.
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Annette Greene Richard
June 17, 2011
Please know your family is in our hearts and prayers. Stephen will be always be remembered and sorely missed by so many.
Joi Akins
June 16, 2011
Stephen your family is in my prayers and you will be greatly missed, i only met you once but that was enough to realize how great of a person you were,
You will be greatly missed.
Sanger Heart
June 16, 2011
Stephen's Sanger family is deeply saddened. He will be sorely missed by each of us. May God comfort and ease the burdens and heartache you, your family and friends are experiencing.
Tracy Radford
June 16, 2011
Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will give you strength and that you will strongly feel His presence and comfort.
Debbie Ross
June 16, 2011
I can not fathom the depth of your sorrow. However, I can (and will) pray that Jesus will hold you all close to His heart!
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