William Herald Mills Jr., age 98, July 31, 1925 ~ February 22, 2024. William, the only son of Helen and William Mills was born in Marquette, Michigan and moved to St Clair Shores at a young age. He went to South Lake High School then graduated early to serve in the United States Army from March 29, 1944 until May 29, 1946. He met his future wife (Harriet Taylor) while attending Radio School. They were married 62+ years. They adopted a daughter (Jane) in 1958 when she was 6 months old. He worked at Western Union Telegraph Co for 32 years as a Communications Electronic Technician. After his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed years of traveling and participating in the Antique Radio Club. He will be missed by many.
A visitation for William will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48081.
William will lie in-state Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 9:30 am until time of mass, at 10:00 am, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 22412 Overlake St, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48080.
William will be laid to rest Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 17100 Van Dyke Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48234.
