James Melvin Mills Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Melvin Mills of Newberry, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Melvin left this world on February 9, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Mills and Bernice Mills (Weaver); his wife Gayle; and his brother David Mills. He is survived by: his granddaughter Abby G. Mills; his significant other Janice Brill of Paradise; his children, James F. Mills (Dawn) of Lakefield, Keri A. Mills of Newberry and Abby Magnuson (Tom) of Curtis; his grandchildren, Preston J. Mills (Tawyna), Alison Lamarsh Fox, Aaron J. M. Mills (Melissa), Jamie McNamara (Danny), Ryan Magnuson (Elizabeth) and Mallory Magnuson (Danny Maki); his great grandchildren, Alex Volpentest, Kyle Fox, Caleb Mills, Seth Mills, Nolan Mills, Sarina Mills, Emily Miils, Avery Mills, Myleigh Mills, Tucker Mills, River Mills, Kynzie Easty (Alec), Hayden McNamara, Owen McNamara, Riley Magnuson (Nalu Kipapa), Quentin Magnuson, Rickie De Magnuson, Mollie Gayle Magnuson, Norman James Magnuson, Blair Maki and Brynn Maki; his great great grandchild Kaleo Easty; his partner's children, Mark Brill, Lisa Brill and Amy Sellke (Frank); his grandchildren, Haley Brill, Alex Brill, Michelle Sellke, Eric Sellke, Nichols Sellke and Amanda Sellke; his great grandchildren, Harper, Renzo, Teddy, Connor and Jamie; Saint of Paddy's Day.

Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in his loving memory.