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Obituary For Mr. Charles Eugene Mills
Mr. Charles Eugene Mills, the youngest child of the late John Lester and Sarah Purvis Mills, was born on September 26, 1934 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Wadesboro Health & Rehabilitation, Wadesboro, NC after a lengthy illness.
Upon moving with his family to the Deep Creek area in 1944, Charles, known to friends and family as Buddy, attended Deep Creek High School, graduating as Valedictorian of the Class of 1953. He entered the United States Army in February 1958 and over the course of the next two years traveled across the Midwest, including stop in Chicago, Ill and parts of Iowa. Upon his discharge, he returned home to work on his family’s farm before working in Monroe, NC as a television repairman. He was later employed by West Knitting Mill in Wadesboro, NC as a truck driver until his retirement in 1996.
In addition to repairing televisions in his spare time, he also loved gardening, doing word search puzzles, fixing things around the house, watching television, supporting his favorite sports teams, UNC Basketball, the Boston Celtics, and the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders, and spending time with his family. He was a lifelong member of West Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church, attending regularly until his health failed.
On September 5, 1965, Charles was united in Holy Matrimony to Christine Bennett. She remained faithfully by his side for 57 years, until he drew his last breath. To this union, three children were born. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters, Clara McFarlin, Allie Lee “Doll” Bittle, Martha Jefferson, Eva Patton, Ada Fincher, Sarah D. Huntley and four brothers, John Robert “Son”, D.P., Roy, and Theodore Mills.
In addition to his wife, Christine, he is survived by his children: Mrs. Leticia Chevon “Cookie” Hines (Murray) of Charlotte, NC, Mr. Charles Everette “Bobby” of Chapel Hill, NC, and Dr. Daphne Christine of Hopewell, VA; two grandsons: Mr. Murray Langston and Mr. Desmond Trevon Hines, both of Charlotte, NC; sister, Mrs. Louida McNeil of Bladensburg, MD; a special nephew with whom he was raised as a brother, Mr. John (Glenda) Rollins of Woodbridge, VA; two brothers-in-law, Mr. John Little of Charlotte, NC and Mr. Graylen Bennett “his nurse” of Peachland, NC; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernice (William) Anderson of Charlotte, NC, a special goddaughter, Ms. Malia Little of Randleman, NC; special cousins, Mrs. Katherine Ealy of Vero Beach, FL and Mr. Thomas (Ella) Livingston of Dale, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
The Homegoing Services will be on Friday, January 6, 2023, 2:00pm, West Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the Church Cemetery.
The public viewing will be on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 3:00-5:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home.
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Tillie Evans-Ingram sent America the Beautiful for Mr. Charles Eugene Mills - January 05, 2023
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Nikki Frias sent Sweet Moments for Mr. Charles Eugene Mills - January 05, 2023
Daphne, I am so sorry for your loss. May your father's soul rest in Peace & his legacy live on in you & your loved ones. Sending hugs & strength to you & your family. Nikki Frias & Ronnie Sarmiento.
Thomas Livingston sent The Peace Lily for Mr. Charles Eugene Mills - January 03, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Christine and the entire Mills family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thomas, Ella & The Liviñgston Family
Charles was a good friend of mine. He and I worked at West Knitting/Reeves Bros. for many years. He was a very genuine, kind person and he will be missed.
Charles sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family's comfort and strength. Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Class of 1985
Sorry to hear about your loss Daphne. Praying for you and your family's strength through this trying time. God Bless
Teresa Davis c/o 2001
Dearest Christine, Cookie, Bobbie and Daphne, with sincere heart felt condolences for the transition of your beloved Husband and Dad, Honorable Charles Eugene Mills. My thoughts and prayers are for you and the entire family during this time. Dianne H.
From Yvonne (Uncle Buddy's Niece and daughter of Ada..his sister), Florence, Nadhimet and Mia. I share information with may daughter and granddaughter all the time about our Family way back when and Uncle Buddy and Aunt Christine's names have come up often. I have some photos that I'll post on Daphnes facebook page if I can't attach them here. Love our family...loved Uncle Buddy, with his rosey cheeks and so proud of Aunt Christina...she became the Peachland backbone in that house :)
My condolences to the family praying for strength.
Praying for the family my condolences.
Praying strength for the family my condolences.
My condolences to the family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Tish Lowery
My condolences and prayers to the family. Uncle Buddy will be missed but we all know he is with the lord resting. Aunt Chrisine always remember the good times you spent with him. I know it is hard to say goodbye but the lord will always be there to comfort you.
Christine and family: My deepest condolences to all of you. Buddy fought a long tough battle of illness and you all were there to help him through it, so very giving of yourselves to support him. May God continue to support you all during your time of grief. Rita Short
Christine, praying for you & entire family. May God continue to be your stronghold as you bear this season. Caleb & Catherine
Prayers for the Mills family, Mr Buddy will be missed
Condolences to the Mills family. Dianne Gatewood
Condolences to the Mills family.
Cookie (Leticia)In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your Family are in my prayers. Mr. Buddy was a great neighbor and close family friend. Jackie Ratliff
Sending hugs and prayers for the family 🙏♥️
From Bowman Senior High School Class of 1984
We are so sorry for your loss! Even though there is joy in the homegoing, there is sorrow in your loss. Thinking of you all at this tender time and Sending prayers and comforting hugs to all of You With Much Love, Anarthesia & Family P.s. I had to pick a blue candle to represent a family who represents well and truly bleeds Carolina blue 💙 Love yall
My deepest condolences to the family. Vivian Kellock
With heart felt sorrow. Praying, God would give you strength doing the loss of your love one. Mr Charles (Buddy) will be truly miss at West Deep Creek MBC. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
With heart felt sorrow. Praying strength for the Family, knowing God will comfort you doing the time of your lost. The Church Family at West Deep Creek MBC will truly miss Mr. Charles.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The Livingston Family offer our sincerest condolences to the entire Mills Family.Our prayers are with you all.We will certainly miss Cousin Buddy.
The Livingston Family offer our sincerest condolences to the entire Mills Family.Our prayers are with you all.We will certainly miss Cousin Buddy.
The Livingston Family offer our sincerest condolences to the entire Mills Family.We will truly miss Cousin Buddy. Our prayers are with you all.
Christine and family, all of you have my deepest sympathy and God bless.
Sorry for the loss of your love one. God will always be by your side. Keeping the family in pray. Callie & Susan Little
May our Father continue to comfort you at this most difficult time. Keep the faith and I will keep you in prayer. Thomasina and Lee Montgomery
Sorry for your loss. May the family find comfort, understanding, and to know that GOD still cares. You are in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss may the Lord be with the family in a special way during this time. Linda Bennett
Uncle Buddy we will miss your physical presence, but we know you are home with our Father. John Rollins and Family
My condolences to the family praying 🙏
Lydia Allen
Praying for the family , and know that the Lord will give you the strength that you need.
Buddy, the Patriarch of the family, you fought long and hard on the battlefield and have earned your reward and rest. Sleep well father in law
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
