Obituary for Gerald Allen Mills
Gerald Allen Mills, age 82 of Elsie, MI, passed away peacefully with family and in the waiting arms of the Lord.
Per Gerald's wishes, no services will be held a this time.
Gerald was born on September 14, 1937, to Ethan Mills and Vivian Wilkie in St. Johns, MI. Gerald was married to Carole Baker in 1956 and they shared 6 beautiful children. Gerald graduated high school and enlisted in the Army in 1958 and was with the 101st Airborne Platoon. With a honorable discharge, Gerald (Jerry) worked for GMfor 37 years as a skilled trades machinist. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to the casino, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his exwife, Carole Mills Riojos; his children, Jerry Mills, Jeffrey (Andrea) Mills, Mellisa (Ken) Bishop, Michele (James) Robinson, Heather (Danny) Casteel; his 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren, brother, Roger (Pan) Wyrick; and sister, Kris Jacobs.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Baby Mills.
As a family we would like to thank Hospice and Ashley Care Center with a very special thank you to Abbie R.N., Jordyn R.N., and Laurie, that were a ray of sunshine.
Per Gerald's wishes, no services will be held a this time.
Gerald was born on September 14, 1937, to Ethan Mills and Vivian Wilkie in St. Johns, MI. Gerald was married to Carole Baker in 1956 and they shared 6 beautiful children. Gerald graduated high school and enlisted in the Army in 1958 and was with the 101st Airborne Platoon. With a honorable discharge, Gerald (Jerry) worked for GMfor 37 years as a skilled trades machinist. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to the casino, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his exwife, Carole Mills Riojos; his children, Jerry Mills, Jeffrey (Andrea) Mills, Mellisa (Ken) Bishop, Michele (James) Robinson, Heather (Danny) Casteel; his 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren, brother, Roger (Pan) Wyrick; and sister, Kris Jacobs.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Baby Mills.
As a family we would like to thank Hospice and Ashley Care Center with a very special thank you to Abbie R.N., Jordyn R.N., and Laurie, that were a ray of sunshine.