David Lee Mills
August 18, 1950 ~ July 29, 2024
David Lee Mills, 73, of Coatesville, passed peacefully at home on July 29, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on August 18, 1950, to the late Harold and Barbara (Miracle) Jones. David was a 1968 graduate of Ben Davis High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969, serving his country for two years. David was united in marriage to Carolyn Shaffer on May 28, 1971, and she preceded him in death in 2013.
David worked as a press operator for Carrier Corporation in Indianapolis for 38 years, before retiring in 2006. He was a United Steel Workers Local 1999, Ducks Unlimited, and fishing club member. David enjoyed everything outdoors. He particularly loved fishing and hunting ducks, geese, and doves.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Mills, and a brother, Hubert Jones.
David leaves behind his daughter, Patti Taylor; sister, Linda Cass (husband, Daniel); brother, Terry Jones (wife, Dorothy); niece, Barbara Selby (husband, Chris); nephew, Matthew Jones (Felicia Wheatcraft); along with several great-nieces and nephews.
David’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the service beginning at 8:00 PM at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville.
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Jeremy & Gary Schwartz has purchased Essence of Heaven for David Mills
David was such a sweet, kind and gentle man. He was a treasure to my cousin and her family. May he rest in eternal peace.
Larry Hampton.—Noblesville has purchased Sympathy Garden for David Mills
Fly high Dave.You will truly be missed.
Worked with Dave at Carrier. He was one of the best guys I’ve ever met at Work. Him And Steve Yeeley was always good friends.I pray The Lord God Jesus Christ comforts Daves family and reassures them They will see Him again someday!
Dave really loved my Abby…we would visit every morning at trails end. Dave loved her.
He was kind and gentle and loved to talk with me about fishing.
We met Dave at Trails End Fish Camp in 2023. He was very kind, helpful and fun to be around. He was a great friend and though we knew him only a short time we truly enjoyed his company. Our sincere condolences and prayers for the blessing of God’s peace for his family.
My condolences to Linda, Terry, and Patti. He is now with his beloved Carolyn.
Brandon Radenberg and Family has purchased Designer’s Choice for David Mills
Dear family, I am deeply saddened by David’s passing. My name is Brandon Radenberg from Kansas. Dave was a great friend of mine. I will never for get the times we had with each other, mostly sitting around a hotel room eating fresh duck for dinner and enjoying conversation and glass of whiskey. Dave was such a fun person to be around and I looked up to him greatly. The conversation was always good but never long enough. His laugh was the best, the most unique genuine laugh that I will never forget. Dave would call regularly to check in on my family and always was excited for me to send pictures of my growing boys Rexdon(4) and Adler(2), whom I regret never getting them out there to meet him in person. The memories were great, but definitely fewer than I would have liked. Dave was I man I held very close to my heart and I wish I could have made it out there for his services to pay my respects and to meet some of you and talk about some of his good stories and our memories.
Continued thoughts and prayers
Brandon, Caitlin, Rexdon, and Adler Radenberg
I loved David as if he were my brother. We shared constant playful and friendly exchanges of teasing remarks. The best was when he was leaving for Cuba after being at the US Marine Boot Camp in California. I gave him a special gift, he never forgot it. He was such an Awesome Guy!