David A. Mills (Dave) passed away October 18, 2015. He was a graduate of Alcoa High School, and retired Master Sergeant 134th Air National Guard. Dave was a retired lumber broker with over 30 years buying and selling lumber. He was preceded in death by Charles A. Mills of Maryville, Velma C. Mills of Alcoa, and sister and brother-in-law Margie and Frank Boring of Alcoa. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law Betty and Lewis C. Stubblefield of Alcoa, sister and brother-in-law Lois and Richard Patterson of Alcoa, sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Leonard Stinnett of Louisville, daughter and son-in-law Tana and John Torrano of Hazel Green, Alabama, daughter Pam Sanford of Maryville, daughter and son-in-law Leisa and Dale Whitehead of Maryville, son and daughter-in-law Tony and Jackie Mills of Maryville, and grandchildren Joseph Austin and Trisha Sanford, Andrew Sanford, David Alexander Mills, and Blake Mills. A private family service will be held per his request. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (P.O. Box 3310, Knoxville, TN 37927). Condolences may be offered at sherwoodchapel.net
