Mills, Robert L.

Mills RobertRobert L. Mills, age 83 of Knoxville, Illinois died on Monday, July 20, 2015 at his son’s home in Knoxville, Illinois.

He was born on October 11, 1931 in Brimfield, Illinois the son of C.C. and Nina Towne Mills. He attended Williamsfield schools, then Knoxville schools where he graduated in 1950. He married Evelyn Mary Carlson on September 12, 1954 in Galesburg, Illinois.

Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Mills of Knoxville, Illinois; a son, Steven (Sandy) Mills of Knoxville, Illinois; two grandchildren: Aaron (Betsy) Mills of Henderson, Illinois and Cassie (Dillon) Causey of Knoxville, Illinois; six great grandchildren: Jaxn Mills, Treyson Mills, Lily Causey, Landon Mills, Caleb Mills and Lucas Causey. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers.

He worked for Maytag as an assembler, retiring after 35 years. He served in the United States Air Force from August 31, 1950 to August 30, 1954. He was a clerk/typist, stationed in Greenland, Newfoundland and Florida. He and his son went on the “Honor Flight” to Washington D.C. in 2014. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Knoxville, Illinois, Little Swan Lake, and Little John Conservation Club.  Above all he loved his family and church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and being outdoors. He was always available to help anyone in need.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Illinois. Rev. David Shreeves will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. Interment will be held at the Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Illinois. In-lieu of flowers the family requests memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Knoxville, Illinois or Little John Conservation Club, Victoria, Illinois. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com

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