Clarence Mills ?Tump?'s Obituary
Clarence Edward Mills ?Tump? passed away November 19th, 2020 at the age of 88.
Tump is survived by his loving wife Joanne of 63 years. Tump is lovingly remembered by his daughter Kelly Vanhoy (Lynn) of Richfield, and son Mark Mills of Albemarle. His grandchildren Joshua Vanhoy of Richfield, Jacob Vanhoy of Richfield, and Jenny Mabry (Cameren) of Albemarle, and his great granddaughter Charlie Belle. He is also remembered by his Sister Betty Layton of Albemarle, Sister-in-Law Mary Ellen Aldridge of Albemarle, and Brother-in-Law Don Russell (Ronda) of High Point.
Tump was born in Stanly County, North Carolina in 1932. He joined the United States Army in 1953. He was stationed in Germany and served in the Korean Conflict in 1953-1955. After his years of service, Tump came home to Albemarle to follow in his Uncle Dick Mills? footsteps to own and operate Mills? Body Shop until he retired in 1995. His love of antique cars and trucks carried on throughout his retirement. Tump loved to entertain his family and friends by his pool that he graciously took care of day in and day out. He and Joanne have been devoted members of Stony Hill United Methodist Church in Albemarle for more than 55 years. Tump enjoyed many years of Boy Scout meetings, Men?s Club, and singing in the choir over those years. Most recently, Pop enjoyed his visits with his great granddaughter Charlie to watch the birds on his patio and by the pool.
The funeral servicewill be held graveside at Stony Hill United Methodist Church, 28996 Stony Hill Rd, Albemarle on Monday November 23rd, 2020 at 11 with Rev. Kay Fry officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tump?s memory to either of your choice:
- Stony Hill United Methodist Church, 28996 Stony Hill Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001
OR
-Stanly County Veterans Services, 1000 N 1st Street #6, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.stanlyfuneralhome.com
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