Roy "Ed" Mills' Obituary
Roy Edward Mills (Ed) of Fairview, NC passed away at his home on December 28th at the age of 79.Edward was born on February 10, 1941 to Roy and Pearl Mills of Union County. After graduating from Fairview High School in 1959, he went on to a 30 year career with Carolina Freight Company.In 1963, he wed Judy Huneycutt, going on to have three children, John, Jeff, and Jody.After retiring, Edward spent his time golfing, fishing, and tending to his garden.Edward was predeceased by his two sisters, Barbara Mills and Judy Love, and his parents, Roy and Pearl Mills. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and his three sons, John Mills of Bakersville, NC, Jeff Mills (Lisa) of Midland, NC, and Jody Mills (Cristy) of Monroe, NC. Edward has seven grandchildren, Wendy Mills, Eric Mills, Gregory Mills, Brandy Cain (Mathew), Logan Mills, Leah Mills, and Ivy Mills.
His body will lie in state from 10 am until 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 30th at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust. A graveside service will follow at 1 PM in the Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Edward to Hospice of Stanly & the Uwharrie, 960 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is entrusted with arrangements.
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