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Fredrick Henry Mills

11/07/1950 - 02/27/2022

Obituary For Fredrick Henry Mills

Mr Fredrick Henry Mills, 71, was born on Tuesday, November 7, 1950 and departed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Memorial service will be held at St. Joseph AME Church, 2521 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm, visitation service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

The Family has Expressed in Lieu Of Flowers, Please donate to a Great Cause, and if you Look to the left at the bottom of the screen it says In Memory of Fred Mills please Click the link and donate. The Family greatly appreciates it.

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My deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family Lindsay.

Condolences to Janie Mills Penn and entire Mills family from BTWHS CLASS OF 1966.

Condolences to Janie Mills and the entire Mills from the Booker T. Washington High Shool class of 1966.

To the entire Mills Family you are in our prayers as you remember and celebrate the life of Fredrick Mills. Rest in Peace Fredrick.

Love Barry,Lynn & Jasmin Person

Our condolences to the family of Fred Henry Mills. Our prayers are with you. May God give you his comfort and peace at this most difficult. God Bless.

Ray and Betty Garvey, friends of Joylette

To the Mills Family you have our deepest sympathy and prayers doing the loss of your love one Fred, we go way back with the family a church event called "The Prayer Band Union". Rest in peace sing, play, Direct in that Heavenly Choir. From the Davis Family.

I'm sure gonna miss you Fred. I know you are taking care of things in heaven and making sure the sounds are right and tight. Much love and respect Jon Champion

Heartfelt condolences to the familyπŸ™πŸ½Praying that God will replace your tears of sorrow with beautiful memories of Fred! As an amazingly talented musician he was a wonderful spirit who gave so much in his music. God bless as Fred enters the gates of GloryπŸ™πŸ½ Forever grateful to have known Fred Mills, Renee McCoy

Fond memories between growing up in Reidsville and clubs in Greensboro are what we have to remember about Fred. I hadn't seen him for many years, so those memories I will hold on to. My most heartfelt condolences to the Mills Family. Bill Conwell

My astounding Cuzzo Mr. "Funki" Fred Mills, rest in POWER. Sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to you and your great family! God bless. Your music, will never be forgotten.3634 πŸ™πŸΏπŸ’œπŸ’•

To the family of Fred Mills. I offer my deepest heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. May GOD give you strength and comfort. Anne Stadler-Witcher Booker T Washington High School Classmate of 1969 Reidsville NC

My sincere condolences to the Mills. Sincerely, Sharon Benton-Bell

Rest In Peace my friend and classmate We have been like brothers all though Elementary and High School we sung together in 100 Voices choir under the Leadership of the Cohen Family many years with the Bethel Male Chorus. Your contribution to everyone lives was a great impact you will be truly miss but not forgotten rest on our fellow Bulldog Class of 1969 B.T.W.H.S. Greg Robertson

To Steve and the Mills family, You have my deepest sympathy and condolences in the lost of your loved one. Fred was truly a blessing to so many through his music, his love for others, and just that smile he always wore on his face. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. His work down here was down and God called him home to rest. Rest In Peace Fred! Praying for strength and peace for the family. Rita Oliphant Wilson

My deepest condolences to the family. Ms Annie Lee Evans & family. Reidsville, NC

Ms Dilane Pinnix and family,

Stevii,Bentley and family wishing you peace and Blessings. Fred, will be missed. I'll miss his Black History Reflections on Facebook, but I appreciate and cherish the music that I can still enjoy from him. He never refused an opportunity to use his gift of singing. My prayers are with the entire family. Reidsville, NC

Stevii,Bentley and family wishing you peace and Blessings. Fred, will be missed. I'll miss his Black History Reflections on Facebook, but I appreciate and cherish the music that I can still enjoy from him. He never refused an opportunity to use his gift of singing. My prayers are with the entire family.

My brother.....love you deeply. RIH

Having a friend,musician and a man with many talents gone from here but will always be in our hearts.! He will be missed .! May his memories be a blessing.!πŸ™πŸ’œπŸŒΉ "LarryLove"

Sincere condolences to the Molls family. Grew up with Fred. Loved to see him perform. I know he will be missed. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. πŸ™πŸ½

Sincere condolences to His daughter Stevie, and wife .RIP in Heaven performing in choirs with Jesus sitting on the throne with that smile .

To the family of Fred, I offer you my condolences and pray that God will continue to give you strength. May God continue to bless you always. Irene Grave Courts, Classmate - Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1969.

Fred you will be truly missed!! Sweet dreams was the first band I meant when I moved to Durham. The talk of the town had you all there. :) 1995 You could play and sing!!! Great person all around. Rest in Peace you have done great things on earth. You can rest now!

Like Janice, Fred left an indelible impact on me. I will never forget his kind soul and spirit. My sincerest sympathies. P. J. Penn, Durham, NC

Fred was my Combat Buddy in Vietnam, with the 173rd . He is Truly Going too be missed. Rest in Peace My Sky Solider. We will miss you. Brother Fred. Airborne/ Ranger Brother Ron Powell Greensboro,N.C

My condolences go out to the family of Fred. May God comfort all of you. May the memories of Fred give you some peace. RIP Fred

From Dawn Woodard, Maryland

My condolences go out to the family of Fred. May God comfort all of you. May the memories of Fred give you some peace. RIP Fred.

Rest in power, Fred. Your contribution to our lives was great. Much love to the Mills family.Janice Hamlet,Sycamore, IL (formerly of Reidsville, NC)

The pain of the loss of Fred goes deep for anyone who ever knew him. May he rest in the loving arms of the Lord in Heaven forever and always. Condolences to his family and friends.

Thanks for all the memories..the passing on the road trips ..the confidence ..the big show.. I Remember you would show up at one of our shows standing on the side saying hey Brown this is what you been waiting on now get out there and do your thang..Fred would be at some of our shows sometimes just for the support and then I would tell the road crew to set up the clav for fred next thing you know we taking it to another level..the flash pots and fog would roll on the stage next thing you know the fire trucks would show up saying the roof is on fire..LoL

Rest In Peace to A great musician, Fred lived ,and Breathed music.My condolences to the family. Jerry Jeffries. Reidsville NC

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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