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Hershel Mills Obituary

Mills, Hershel Benjamin Born February 16, 1924 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Clinton and Nellie Mills. Hershel traveled the world working as a cook on merchant marine ships. In the late 1970s, Hershel opened his own restaurant. Hershel actively served in city politics. Hershel was preceded in death by his parents; eight siblings; and loving wife of 47 years, Nancy Louise; sons, Hershel Mills, Jr and Michael Darwain; grandchildren, Lorenzo Anderson and Adrienne Nicole Mills; and son-in-law, Rev. Lussius Anderson. He leaves his children, Alan (Rosiland) Mills, Doris (Charles) Taylor, Doreen Johnson, Christopher (Deborah) Mills, Dr. Sandra Anderson, Linda (Ronald) Minor and Gregory Mills; a host of nieces and nephews; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 12noon-8:00pm with family hours from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral Services Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00am all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 14, 2012.

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Anisa Rubalcava

November 18, 2012

To the entire Mills family, but especially the 6th generation, I send our deepest condolences in the passing of this family patriarch. The speeches at the funeral were given with such eloquence, love, and utmost respect for a man that I only had the pleasure of meeting with just a couple of times. You are all an example of what excellence in parenting produces! Your father was an example of you reap what you sow. He was very involved with all of you and it shows, as you are all wonderful people. May his legacy continue to live through all of you.
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Rev. James A. Burroughs, Jr.

November 18, 2012

Dear Sandra; I am truly sorry to hear of your recent loss of your dad. I extend my sincere sympathy to all of you at what I know is a very sad and mournful time. I know first hand how profound a loss it is when you realize that he will no longer be there. I can tell you though that the very best way to mark his passing is by filling your mind with all of the wonderful memories you have of happier times. Your dad lived a long and rewarding life and accomplished so much in his lifetime. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. May you find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from all of us who share your loss.

In Deepest Sympathy,
Rev. James A. Burroughs,Jr.

Tiny Thomas

November 18, 2012

Absent from the body...present with the Lord. God bless you. RIP Mr. Mills. God bless you.

Norman Quarles

November 18, 2012

Knowing, and witnessing the pedigree you carry pastor I know he was a man of committment and integrity, the saying goes, the fruit never falls far from the tree! I speak and pray comfort for the Mills family, in Jesus Name..

Shirlene Billingsley

November 18, 2012

My condolences to U and your family

November 18, 2012

SANRA,MAY U & UR FAMILY BE TOUCHED BY DA GRACE OF GOD.U & UR FAMILY R DEEPLY N MY PRAYERS.GOD BE WITH U.

Linda Carter

November 18, 2012

Ms. Sandra and family , Father GOD i come to u right now asking you to comfort and give them strenght to move forward and that they can call upon you at anytime. Father you said in ur word that u are a ccomfort keeper, heavy load carry and a burden bear this prayer i pray in ur son JESUS Name!!!

Chris Schulz

November 18, 2012

God Bless the family of Hershel B. Mills. I know Sandra through an online social group and she is truly a prayer warrior. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you from Heaven.

Stacey Ballou

November 17, 2012

Greg,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Patricia (Boler) Holliday

November 16, 2012

To The Mills Family, You have my deepest sympathy and continued prayers

curtis payne

November 16, 2012

May God continue to strengthen you (Alan) and the Mill's family.

Pamela Lewis

November 16, 2012

Sandra & Family,
May the pain of your loss be eased with the love of your family and friends. You all have my deepest sympathy and may God bless you all.

Belinda Earl-Redding

November 16, 2012

Mills Family,
I am really sorry to here about the passing of your dad! Your father gave me my first job out of High School in the family restaurant. Grieve not for what was lost; but, find peace in what was left behind!
Bea

Kim and Kesha Winningham

November 15, 2012

To Chris and Family:
Our prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. Our father recently passed away as well so we do understand what you are going through.

Darrell Johnson

November 15, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the Mills Family. I pray for your comfort and strength during this difficult time. I love you Pops.

Saresa Simmons

November 15, 2012

With Deepest Sympathy to the Mills Family! Our Prayers are with the family. As you celebrate your father's legacy. Know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Revenda Johnson-White

November 15, 2012

I'm sorry to hear about your lost. Prayers goes out to you and the family.

Bridgett Payne

November 15, 2012

Greg & Family ... You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Katherine Chamberlain

November 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Khan (Boler)

November 15, 2012

To the Mills Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time of great loss.

Delphine Strains

November 14, 2012

DOREEN & FAMILY ENTER EACH STAGE OF GRIEF KNOWING THAT GOD IS HOLDING YOU WITH HIS DIVINE LOVE & YOUR MEMORIES BECOME ENRICHED.

VERONICA Y. ( ROBINSON) SCOTT

November 14, 2012

TO THE MILLS FAMILY
MAY THE PEACE AND COMFORT OF OUR GREAT GOD KEEP YOU DURING THIS TIME. MR. MILLS HAD A LIFE WELL LIVED.

-EMERSON HS 1977-

Cheryl Downs

November 14, 2012

To the Mills family May God bless and keep you during this time of bereavement. Your family will always have a special place in my heart. Love always Cheryl McDowell Downs

Eugene Gillis

November 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 14, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Theodora Wilks

November 14, 2012

To Sandra Anderson & the entire Mills family, my prayers are with you.

Donna Shaw

November 14, 2012

To the Mills family, my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I will miss Mr. Mills he was like a father to all of us in the neighbor.

MARY RUTH Mary Ruth Somerville-Jenkins

November 14, 2012

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.

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