Granville W. Mills Jr., 85

MILTON - Granville W. Mills Jr., of Milton, died on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at Bayhealth - Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 85. Granville was born in Milton, the son of the late Granville W. Mills Sr. and Bessie Maloney Mills. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed at Diamond State Roller Mills from 1946 to 1959, he then was employed at Clyde Betts and Sons until his retirement in 1990. Mr. Mills was a member of the Goshen U. M. Church in Milton. Spending time with his family and friends always put a smile on Mr. Mills' face, he was an avid gardener and he maintained a pristine yard. In addition to his parents, his wife, Emma Jean Chandler Mills, preceded him in death. He is survived by four children, Carol Moore, Bill Mills, Donna Hummel and David Mills; one brother, Donald Mills; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six nieces and one nephew. Funeral Services will be noon, Thursday, Aug. 27, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.