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Van Mills Obituary
Dickson, TN
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Barger officiating. Dr. Mill's son, Andrew will deliver his eulogy.
There will be no visitation with the family prior to services. After the services you are invited to the Bibb-White Bluff Center, 52 Graham Street, White Bluff, TN were friends and family will fellowship in a roaring wake, including a potluck supper. Fellowship will begin approximately at 5:00 p.m.
Memorials are suggested in honor of Dr. Mill's to a Dickson County charity of choice.
Dr. Van Frank Mills, age 57, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 in his home in Dickson, TN.
Dr. Mill's was born July 27, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM to Berkley Clark Beaver and Irma Jean Vandeveegaete Mills. He grew up in Arkansas, studied physics at the University of Arkansas, and graduated from St. George's Medical School in 1984. After completing his residency in Johnson City, TN, Dr. Mills moved to Dickson permanently in 1989 to practice family medicine and obstetrics.
He was a member and deacon at First Presbyterian Church, Dickson
He married Sara Caroline Eldridge, who survives him, in 1983 in Stuttgart, AR. His two sons, Andrew Eldridge Mills and Ian Van Mills, also survive him.
Dr. Mills helped to bring nearly four thousand children into the world, mostly in Dickson County. He was an avid woodsman and caring friend.
Services under the direction of TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, Dickson, TN 615-446-2808. TaylorSince1909.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Van Mills
Kimberly Broadbent
July 7, 2023
30 years ago Dr Mills delivered my son . He told me this was the easiest delivery he has ever done. He was always so nice to me and my family . I was a teenage mother and he encouraged me and told me everything would be fine . I couldn't ask for a better doctor. Thank you Dr Mills for everything.
August 15, 2017
He was the coolest, nicest Doctor I ever met. You will be missed! Rest in peace! Sincerely, Stephanie
Thomas Clayton
December 28, 2016
So sorry. Just heard this news and wanted to express what a great person Van was...and always will be. Thomas Clayton, MD
Jason Rozell
April 22, 2016
Dr. Mills was the best MD I have ever known. He was my doctor for 10 years. My condolences to the family. God bless you and your family. Peace be with you.
Barbara Roland
February 18, 2016
He was such a great guy and treated me with great respect. He is sorely missed. May you find peace in knowing he was a true healer.
brenda jenkins
February 17, 2016
Dr. Mills delivered my second child. there were complications during delivery but he never acted worried so i wouldn't worry. He didn't tell me how serious it was until everything was over and i was in recovery. He was also my doctor when i had a miscarriage with my third child. we don't know what caused it, it just happened. He was very compassionate during the entire ordeal. You could tell he was upset too. A few years later by some miracle i got pregnant again but he didn't take my insurance so i couldn't have him as my doctor. he did suggest a doctor and we worked out fine. then when my baby was born Dr. Mills even came to the room to check on us. I thought it was very sweet. He was a good man. He will be missed.
Nancee Jarrett
January 22, 2016
Dr Mills was my doctor and friend he will be greatly missed he encouraged me, strengthened me, and believed in me, and kept me well!! I loved him and respected him! I know his family was adored as he loving talked about his kids and how proud he was of them. You all will be in my prayers that God will comfort your hearts! His race is over he ran well but I know he is still cheering us all on, till each of us finish ours!
Nancy Cross
January 21, 2016
I had the great pleasure of working with Dr Mills a great deal during my 13 years at Horizon on weekend nights taking X-rays for the ER. That was 15 years ago. About 5 years ago, I saw him at Bella. He remembered me, and we laughed reminiscing over highlights from those days. He was always the kindest person, to patients and all the people he worked with. I don't recall him ever with anything but a smile on his face ...even in the wee hours in the ER. To be remembered with such fondness from everyone that knew you is extraordinary. But he was just that...extraordinary!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Paula Donegan-Chaffin
January 14, 2016
Sending love and prayers to Sarah, Andrew and Ian. I worked with Dr. Mills for several years in the early 90's. Even visited with all of you at Seaside. Think of you often and will be praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Suzanne Cassel
January 13, 2016
Our family sends love to Sarah Caroline and the boys. We are so sorry and we all think of you often. Prayers are going up now for you.
Gary Bohannon
January 13, 2016
RIP my friend.
Van and I were friends back in middle school in Marshall, AR. I saw him last at the U of AR in the eighties.
My condolences to the family and may you all be blessed by God.
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