Eugene Arnold Mills

1930 - 2017

Eugene Arnold Mills obituary, 1930-2017, Avon, IN

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Bittles & Hurt Funeral home

602 East Washington Street

Greencastle, Indiana

Eugene Mills Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2017.

Eugene Arnold Mills, 86, formerly of Heritage Lake passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017.

Eugene was born in Robertdale, Indiana on September 15, 1930, the son of Arnold Nathan and Elsie Anna Paula (Radloff) Mills, and was a 1948 graduate of Hammond High School. He earned his Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1961.

Mr. Mills proudly served in the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952. He worked at AT&T, formerly Bell Labs, for over 34 years until his retirement in 1989. Eugene was a member of Mary Queen of Peace in Danville, the Knights of Columbus in Greencastle, and was a former member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Donna Mills; six children, Ann Felgen, (husband-Bob), Michelle Waters, Terese Carter, (husband-Monty), Jean McCorkhill, (husband-David), Lisa Galligan, (husband-David), and Kevin Mills, (wife-Tina); a brother, Norman Mills (wife-Helen), twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael mills, and a grandson, Erica deCallone

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1005 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122, with Father Michael Fritsch officiating. Friends may call at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Indianapolis.

In Lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be directed to Gibault of Terre Haute, 6401 South U.S. Highway 41, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802.

Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memories may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.

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August 10, 2017

Linda Davenport-Kramer

So sorry for your loss. He was a great man! My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Love,
Linda Davenport-Kramer

August 7, 2017

Scott C.

My prayers and respect go out to the family. A hope for peace and healing.

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Rosie

So sorry. Prayrs for th family.

August 6, 2017

Bill Eback

I am very sorry to hear about Gene passing. It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church

1005 W Main St., Danville, IN

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church

1005 W Main St, Danville, IN

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Bittles & Hurt Funeral home

602 East Washington Street P.O. Box 882, Greencastle, IN 46135

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