Laverne Mills

Laverne Carlos L. C. Mills born March 10, 1920 in Sheffield, AL died in Mobile, AL Monday, November 3, 2014 after an extended battle with Alzheimers.
Born and raised in Sheffield, Laverne joined the Army Air Corps 15th Air Force Division shortly after Pearl Harbor. Stationed in Stornara, Italy, Laverne flew as a Flight Engineer on B24s with the 456th Bomb Group. After numerous missions including a bailout, by his faith and the grace of God, he returned to Sheffield as a World War II Veteran and married his sweetheart. They remained in Sheffield until moving to Mobile in 2009.
Laverne retired from Union Carbide in 1980 with the closing of the Sheffield plant. In the early years of his retirement he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fishing, and model railroading. He was an active member of Highland United Methodist Church. Laverne never met a stranger and was always ready to lend a helping hand to his fellowman.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Julia Weaver Mills, he is survived by their son Jimmy Mills Cindy, grandson Randy Mills Alicia, and other relatives and friends. Laverne was a kind and loving husband and father who had a tremendous love for God, country and family.
The family wishes to convey their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Gordon Oaks Health and Rehabilitation for the excellent care and numerous acts of kindness extended to Laverne, as well as the entire family, during his lengthy stay. They would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Saad Hospice, especially his caregiver Venessa Luckett, for her care and compassion.
Graveside services will be held in Mobile Memorial Gardens on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at 10 a.m. with Chaplain Zach Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Visitation

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Thursday, November 6, 2014
9 10:00 AM

Service

Graveside Service

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Thre-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Thursday, November 6, 2014
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619

Memorial Contributions