Wallace A. Mills, Sr.

October 13, 1923 - May 29, 2017

Wallace Arden Mills, Sr., 93, of Mullens, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. Born October 13, 1923 at Slab Fork, WV, he was the son of the late James Allen and Minta Annis (Lineberry) Mills. Wallace was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a former coal miner with 30 years of service, retiring from Peabody Coal Company, a member of UMWA, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII. Wallace was a member of the Black Eagle Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Trustee, and Sunday School Teacher. In his leisure he was an avid fisherman and loved to tell big tales. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Louise Mills; one daughter, Jean Cabral; one brother, Clifford Mills; and two sisters, Margie Cupp and Jackie Smith. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Joyce Babineau of Beckley; his son, Wallace A. "Spike" Mills, Jr. and his wife, Cheryl of Summersville; four grandchildren, Brad Mills, Ryan Mills, Robyn Babineau, and Julie Babineau; and six great grandchildren. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 2, 2017 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Brad Mills, Ryan Mills, Robbie Bass, Clarence Folden, Tommy Reynolds, and Danny McKinney. Online condolence may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Wallace Mills is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.