Howard was born on December 26, 1922 in Wake County, NC to the late Ollie and Lettie Mills. Howard was a WWII veteran. He was a retired carpenter with Trane Air and Heating of Raleigh. He was a member of Apex Baptist Church and Apex Golden Agers. He enjoyed fishing on a pond or at the coast.
In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Willie Mae Dupree Mills; brothers, Ollie T. Mills, Jr., James H. Mills Sr., Author Mills, and Charles Mills; and sister, Mae Mills Harding.
He is survived by his daughter, Paula Henderson; son, Steve Mills (Nancy); 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren ; and 1 great-great grandchild.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Apex Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be donated to Hospice Transitions of Wake County.
Condolences may be shared at apexfuneral.net