Grover Thomas Mills

Grover Thomas Mills, 91, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at his home. He was a member of Mountain Creek Church of Christ and was retired from Wheland Foundry after 40 years of service. Mr. Mills was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant in Saipan. He was a member of The Alhambra Shrine, Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Mills was preceded in death by his wife, Bella Louise Mills; one sister, Iris White; three brothers, Frank Mills, Fred Mills and David Mills.

Survivors include his daughter, Mary Alyce Rosenberg; one brother, Harold Mills; three grandchildren, Rex Street (Tami), Cerese VanHooven (Craig) and Tammy Lankford (John); one step-granddaughter, Gerri Moldovan; great-grandchildren, Paul Street, Kati Street, David Street, Mandi Street, Chris VanHooven, Cole VanHooven, Ashleigh Lankford and Laura Lankford; step-great-grandchildren, Lee Moldovan, Randi Moldovan and Sam Moldovan (Claire); several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Minister Eddie Reachard and Minister Gary Massey officiating. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 5-8:30 PM Monday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Creek Church of Christ 985 Runyan Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415.