Ollie James Mills, 86 of Mannington, WV passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at his residence in Mannington, WV. He was born October 25, 1925 at Whitesville, Kentucky, a son of the late William Mills and Florence Ward Mills.
He is survived by Sarah Sally (Elliott) Mills who he married on July 21, 1960; a son, Dr. James Douglas Mills of York, PA and a daughter, Dr. Jennifer Mills Cardwell and husband Dr. Brent Cardwell of Austin, Texas; 6 grandchildren, Madison Taylor Mills of Interlochen, Michigan where she is a student at Interlochen Arts Academy, Drew Morgan Mills of York, PA, Sarah Grace Mills of York, PA, Shaley Rose Mills of York, PA, Grace Renae Cardwell of Austin, TX and McKenna Evon Cardwell of Austin, TX; one brother, Carl Mills and wife Gladys of Munster, IN, and one sister-in-law, Margaret Mills of Owensboro, KY.
Surviving members of Mrs. Mills include Elizabeth Lee Elliott of Riverside, CA, Donald Elliott of Mannington, Joseph and Marie Elliott of Mannington, Susan Gonzales of Weirton, WV, John William and Florence Kilcoyne of Mobley, John Elliott of Clarksburg, Phoebia Dickinson of Chesapeake, VA, and Pete and Janice Elliott of Chesapeake, VA, and hundreds of beloved nieces and nephews on both sides of his family.
In addition to his parents, Ollie was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Irenaeus and May Mills, brother, Arthur and Glenna Mills, brother Linus and Pauline Mills, sister, Mary Maudwena and Richard Holland, brother Gregory and Mary Ann Mills, sister, Bernadine and Dale Ward, brother, Hugh C. and Pauline Mills, brother, Arnold and Rose Mills and brother, Robert and Phyllis Mills; Mrs. Mills predeceased family includes Gerald and Jane Elliott, Elizabeth McLain, Frank and Mary “Boots” McClain, Harry and Barbara Morris, Samuel Nelson Elliott Jr., Edward Gonzales, Sara Elliott, and Monroe Dickinson.
Ollie was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. He worked at Eastern Associated Coal, Federal #1 Mine in Grantown, as a prep plant electrician, UMWA District 31 and went on to become foreman. He was member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where he sang in the choir. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his main hobby of music, in which he was an accomplished musician. He played the violin, guitar and piano. He immensely enjoyed woodworking in his own woodshop.
When Ollie first moved to Mannington, he lived several years at the home of Carter and Margaret LeVelle. He was treated as one of the family. Ollie kept in contact in later years with their children, Margaret Ann Christener, Jean LeVelle and late husband Don, both of Mannington, Bob LeVelle of Monongah and Betty G. Fredrick of Fairmont.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 1-9:00 P.M. A Prayer Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Patrick’s Catholic in Mannington with Reverend Father Douglas Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at the Mannington Cemetery. Full Military Honors will conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard and the Marion County Military Veterans Council Honor Guard at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mannington, WV. On-line condolences may be left for the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
Condolences
Dear Aunt Sally, Jim and Jennifer:
My deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Ollie. I will always associate him, and you all, as the personification of charity in hospitality to visitors. That's a Christian ideal that our family patriarchs and matriarchs sought to define as bedrock Mills traits.
Love and sympathy to Aunt Sally, Jimmy and Jennifer, grandkids and family. May the peace of God be with you in the coming days....Patty Rose
Dear Aunt Sally, Jim and Jennifer,
Wanted to pass on our sympathy for the loss of Uncle Ollie. He was a fine man. You are all in our prayers.
Please let us know if we can help in any way. May God grant you comfort and Ollie peace.
Love,
Curt's and Sandy's Boys
and George Pappas
To the Mills Family:
Please except my deepest sympathy of the pasing of Ollie. I can reme ber him coming to Drand Mrs elliots and always a smile and a few minute to chat,,
my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.. May gad bless you and your family.
love
Shelley crane
i was sorry to hear about the passing of uncle ollie. there were many memories i had with uncle ollie but i remember the one when he visited us at carter caves when i was around 18, and we had a great time. i am sorry i could not make it for the funeral but my thoughts and prayers are with you aunt sally, jim and family, and jennifer and family. i love you guys.
i am saddened on hearing about uncle ollie,s death. with the great distance between our homes i didn,t get a chance to visit very often but the times together were special. my thoughts and prayers are with you aunt sallie and jimmie and jennifer and your families.
To Sally, Jennifer and Jimmy,
I extend my deepest sympathy. During my childhood, Ollie and my grandparents LeVelle constituted a household full of warmth and kindness which I loved to return to time after time. In my career as a teacher I like to think I exercised some of the patient acceptance which they exemplified. I am grateful that I had the privilege of knowing Ollie Mills, especially in my most impressionable years.
Love, John
Aunt Sally, Jimmy, Jennifer, all the kids and family, our hearts and prayers are with you. Uncle Ollie was a special man in so many ways. He will be so missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have ever known him. We wish so much we were able to be there with you all, please know we are with you in our thoughts and prayers. So much love and care Uncle Ollie gave to everyone, you couldn't help but feel good just being around him. We are all so sad for him to leave us. We love you all.
Rita and Uncle Carl's Family
Aunt Sally, Jimmy & Jennifer:
Very saddened by the loss of Uncle Ollie...a gentle soul with an unfailing aura of kindness.
Sorry that we are so far away during your time of grief. Prayers for you and all family and friends.
-> Brad & Lisa
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion County Senior Citizens.
To the Mills Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Dear Jennifer, and family, I am very sorry for your loss!!
Take care, rod
Some of my earliest memories are of being at Aunt Sally and Uncle Ollie's home. We spent many happy times visiting at the kitchen table. As long as we share our memories, Uncle Ollie will not be gone. Love never dies.
May God grant you peace at this difficult time. Love, Bonnie