Dillard Garlin Mills
(June 21, 1926 - April 12, 2013)

DILLARD GARLIN MILLS, 86, of Huntington, WV died April 12, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital with his sons by his side. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. Dillard was born June 21, 1926 in Barn, WV, a son of the late Charlie Winton and Florence McBride Mills. In addition to his parents, one sister, Nellie Mills and two brothers, Willard Mills and Delmer Mills, and his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Maupin Mills, preceded him in death. He was a WWII veteran and served as an MP in the Asiatic/Pacific Theater. Obtaining a B.A. from Concord University and a M.A. from Marshall University in 1962, he served over 60 years in local, State and Federal service, finishing as a Health Facility Surveyor with the WV State Department of Health. Survivors include 4 sons and two daughters-in-law; Stanley Mills of Huntington, WV, Garlin and Pam Mills of Palmyra, VA, Jeff and Erin Mills of Huntington, WV and Craig Mills of Newtown Square, PA. Dillard was a Master Mason, a lifelong member o:f Concord Lodge No 48, in Athens, WV and the National Rehabilitation Association. He was a member of the Norwood Free Methodist Church. Dillard was a proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren; Julie Mills of Charlottesville, VA, Jon and Amanda Mills of Charlottesville, VA, Jennifer and Ryan Price, of Winfield, WV, Becca Mills of Huntington, WV, Pete Mills of the US NAVY, Dustin Mills of Huntington, WV, Chelsea Mills of Huntington, WV, Caleb Mills of Palmyra, VA and Jake Mills of Palmyra, VA. He also leaves behind three great grandchildren; Perrin, Ariana and Kellen Mills of Charlottesville, VA and . Expressions of sympathy may be made to Norwood Free Methodist Church, 3740 Norwood Rd., Huntington, WV 25705.