Justin Clark Mills

Justin Clark Mills, 68, of Twin Falls passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 at his home. Justin was born on April 25, 1940 in Unionville, Missouri to Clark and Eleanor (Brady) Mills. When he was two years old the family moved to the Magic Valley settling on the Salmon track where they farmed and raised registered hogs. He attended school in Berger, Hollister and graduated from Filer High School in 1958. After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1965. Upon returning home he started a custom farming business with his father Clark that extended throughout the Magic Valley and continued to work on the family farm. Justin drove truck for many different companies as well as owning his own truck stop and bar in Hollister.

He loved golfing, fishing, camping and hunting. He loved to spend time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was a mentor to many kids in the community as a 4-H leader and Boy Scout leader. Justin was a 37 year member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Justin is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Ruth Mills, four sons, Justin Randy (Dyan) Mills of Jackpot, Nevada, Layne “Butch” (Teri) Mills of Bruneau, Devon (Linda) Mills of Eagle, Keith (Amy) Mills of Nampa, one daughter, Cheryl (Scott) Taylor of Filer; two sisters, Betty Locke of Olympia, WA and his twin Jeanette Christy of Sandy, OR. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park” with a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at White Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Justin’s name may be made to the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital in Boise, the Elks National Foundation, or a charity of choice.