David Lee Mills' Obituary
David Lee Mills, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home. His graveside service will be 11am on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Stony Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kay Frye and Rev. Lanny Lancaster officiating. Mr. Mills will lie in state from 10am until 11am prior to the service. The family will not be present.
Mr. Mills was born November 11, 1942 in Stanly County, NC to the late Charlie Jay Mills and Edith Marie Clodfelter Mills. He retired from ALCOA. David was a member of Stony Hill United Methodist Church where he was a trustee for many years and a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a volunteer with Hospice of Stanly and the Uwharries for fifteen years.
David is survived by his wife, Patsy 'Pat' Dorsey Mills of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Michael D. Mills and wife Denene of Albemarle, NC and Mark D. Mills and wife Beth of Albemarle, NC; three grandchildren, Shannah E. Mills of Albemarle, NC, Jessica L. Mills of Long Island City, NY and Madelyn G. Mills of Long Island City, NY; a sister, Betty Currie and husband Paul of Albemarle, NC. A brother also preceded in him in death, Bobby J. Mills.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly and the Uwharries, 960 N. Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Mills family.
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