Curtis Lee Mills

Curtis Lee Mills, 83, affectionately known as Papa by his many grandchildren, went

home to Jesus on April 29th, 2022, surrounded by his family in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He was

born on December 27th, 1938, in Chatham County, North Carolina, the son of Fred Vernon Mills

and Nellie Ada (Simmons) Mills.

Curtis graduated from Westfield High School. Following graduation, he worked for

General Motors in Flint, Michigan where he raised his family and would later retire from. He

was a man of entrepreneurship, hard work, and providing for his family.

In his retirement he spent his summers in his cabin up north enjoying the view from the

dock, riding his bike, going on walks, and enjoying many TV programs with his family.

In life Curtis raised his children to love hard and be kind, he brought joy and laughter to

the many lives he touched. He was known for his collection of treasures, his creativity in

painting and decor, and skill for finding a use for everything. He was a proud father,

grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Adele, Clay, Gloria, and Paul. He is

survived by his siblings Allen, Betty, Faye, and Gary; and also, by his children; Caroline Mills

Merz, her husband Gene, and her children Alex, Rachel, and Amanda; Tracy Mills Motes, her

husband Kyle, and her children Shadoe, Winston, Avery, and Madeline; and Rodney Mills, and

his wife Danielle, and his children, Killian, Laura, Grey, and Jude.

There will be a graveside service on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Indian Grove

Family Cemetery (Indian Grove Church Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina, 27030) immediately

followed by a celebration of life at his home in North Carolina. Condolences and flowers can be

sent to Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, NC.