He was a native of Pana, Illinois and had been a resident of Sulphur for many years before moving to Singer in 2001. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Edward enjoyed working on his land and taking care of his dogs.
Survivors include his children, Brent Edward Mills of Singer and Allison Dawn Gaudet of Westlake; his siblings, Ronald Mills of Taylorville, Illinois, Margie Toppel of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Donna Cole of Pana, Illinois; and two grandchildren, Kadra Gaudet and Brandon Gaudet. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Mills; and his siblings, Shirley Simpkins and Roger Mills, Jr.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 16, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
