Celebrating the life of
Daniel Wayne Mills
June 30, 1917 - March 02, 2012
Daniel Wayne "Jake" Mills, 94, died Friday, March 2, 2012 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, son of Henry Clinton Mills and Mary Carson Mills. He attended local schools and after graduation joined the United States Army. Serving as a Captain in communications, Mr. Mills was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. After his tenure in the military, he joined the Ohio Power Company working his way from lineman to management, retiring as a Customer Sales Executive. During that time, he was called again to serve his country during World War II and Korea. Mr. Mills was a Methodist by faith, member of the Elks Lodge in Ohio and served as a volunteer with both Candler Hospital and Memorial University Medical Center, affectionately known as "Mr. Dan". He was also a longtime volunteer with the American Red Cross where he was a blood donor and platelets donor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanza Phillips Mills.
Surviving are his son, Dan Mills Jr. formerly of East Greenwich, RI; daughter and son-in-law, Carole R. and Todd Foster of Savannah; brother, Dale Mills of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Jeremy Mills of Bristol, CT; Chris Ramsey and Megan Foster both of Savannah.
The funeral service will be private.
Remembrances: The Salvation Army, 3000 Bee Road, Savannah, Georgia 31404.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dear Family, 'Jake' was one our first volunteers in the Recovery Room at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was very faithful to his duties and we missed him very much when he moved to Georgia. So it does not suprise me that he was volunteering there, they were very lucky. He enjoyed walking and if I remember he had a walking stick. He also told of the plentiful pineapples in Hawaii, telling us to the point of never wanting to eat them again. My condolences to your family in the passing of a great man. Sincerely, Jayne Caskie RN
- Jayne Caskie, Bluffton, OH
Sorry of Jake's passing. We enjoyed knowing Jake and working with him at Ohio Power. Ken & Marlene Belcher
- Ken & Marlene Belcher, Lima, OH
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Dane & Cathy Moore, Savannah, GA
We extend our sincerest sympathy to Jake's family and friends. We worked with him for many years at the Ohio Power Company in Findlay, Ohio...many good memories.
- Thomas & Kay Flick, Findlay, OH
I worked with Jake from 1960 until the time he left Mount Vernon. He was a great friend and co-worker. My sympathy to all his family.
- Ed Miletic, Mount Vernon, OH
Carole and family, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. I have very vivid and fond memories of him from all our times together growing up in Findlay. What a blessing to have him with you in GA. Hugs to your whole family! Ann Jefferies Schummer
- Ann Jefferies Schummer, Lawrenceburg, IN
Carole, condolences to you and your family. We are so thankful to have spent a little time with your Dad in Oct. 2010, just like all the Mills his mind was so sharp. Much love, Roger & Margaret Brake
- Margaret Stout Brake, Fredericktown, OH
Sending our condolences to you and your family at the time of your loss. Prayers & Sympathy, our being sent your way.
- Terry & Erika Gaberdiel, Key West, FL
We were very saddened to see the obituary in THE LIMA NEWS this morning. We want you to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we are so glad we visited with you and Jake last Fall. Your Dad was a very special person and he will be missed. Carol & Ed Hearne
- Carol & Ed Hearne, Lima, OH
Sending my condolences to you and your family at the time of your loss. Saying a Prayer.
- Cathy Ekstrom, Jacksonville, FL
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers; your dad/grandpa was an extraordinary man who blessed our earth for many years. May the quilt of treasured memories and love cloak your family with comfort in the years to come, until you all are reunited again! With much love, Barb and Russ
- Barb and Russ Berger, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, 'Jake' was one our first volunteers in the Recovery Room at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was very faithful to his duties and we missed him very much when he moved to Georgia. So it does not suprise me that he was volunteering there, they were very lucky. He enjoyed walking and if I remember he had a walking stick. He also told of the plentiful pineapples in Hawaii, telling us to the point of never wanting to eat them again. My condolences to your family in the passing of a great man. Sincerely, Jayne Caskie RN
- Jayne Caskie, Bluffton, OH
Sorry of Jake's passing. We enjoyed knowing Jake and working with him at Ohio Power. Ken & Marlene Belcher
- Ken & Marlene Belcher, Lima, OH
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Dane & Cathy Moore, Savannah, GA
We extend our sincerest sympathy to Jake's family and friends. We worked with him for many years at the Ohio Power Company in Findlay, Ohio...many good memories.
- Thomas & Kay Flick, Findlay, OH
I worked with Jake from 1960 until the time he left Mount Vernon. He was a great friend and co-worker. My sympathy to all his family.
- Ed Miletic, Mount Vernon, OH
Carole and family, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. I have very vivid and fond memories of him from all our times together growing up in Findlay. What a blessing to have him with you in GA. Hugs to your whole family! Ann Jefferies Schummer
- Ann Jefferies Schummer, Lawrenceburg, IN
Carole, condolences to you and your family. We are so thankful to have spent a little time with your Dad in Oct. 2010, just like all the Mills his mind was so sharp. Much love, Roger & Margaret Brake
- Margaret Stout Brake, Fredericktown, OH
Sending our condolences to you and your family at the time of your loss. Prayers & Sympathy, our being sent your way.
- Terry & Erika Gaberdiel, Key West, FL
We were very saddened to see the obituary in THE LIMA NEWS this morning. We want you to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we are so glad we visited with you and Jake last Fall. Your Dad was a very special person and he will be missed. Carol & Ed Hearne
- Carol & Ed Hearne, Lima, OH
Sending my condolences to you and your family at the time of your loss. Saying a Prayer.
- Cathy Ekstrom, Jacksonville, FL
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers; your dad/grandpa was an extraordinary man who blessed our earth for many years. May the quilt of treasured memories and love cloak your family with comfort in the years to come, until you all are reunited again! With much love, Barb and Russ
- Barb and Russ Berger, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
