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David Lee Mills, 73, of Coatesville, passed peacefully at home on July 29, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on August 18, 1950, to the late Harold and Barbara (Miracle) Jones. David was a 1968 graduate of Ben Davis High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969, serving his country for two years. David was united in marriage to Carolyn Shaffer on May 28, 1971, and she preceded him in death in 2013.
David worked as a press operator for Carrier Corporation in Indianapolis for 38 years, before retiring in 2006. He was a United Steel Workers Local 1999, Ducks Unlimited, and fishing club member. David enjoyed everything outdoors. He particularly loved fishing and hunting ducks, geese, and doves.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Mills, and a brother, Hubert Jones.
David leaves behind his daughter, Patti Taylor; sister, Linda Cass (husband, Daniel); brother, Terry Jones (wife, Dorothy); niece, Barbara Selby (husband, Chris); nephew, Matthew Jones (Felicia Wheatcraft); along with several great-nieces and nephews.
David’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the service beginning at 8:00 PM at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville.
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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