Harold Samuel Mills Jr.

March 6, 1942 - April 8, 2025

Harold Samuel Mills Jr., 83, passed away early in the morning of April 8, 2025. He was born to the late Harold Mills Sr. and Pearl (Murphy) Mills in Wilmington, DE, on March 6, 1942.

Harold had a passion for photography, he would drive for hours to take photos and had multiple published in the News Journal. He held a special place in his heart for carpentry, having worked as a master carpenter, he also spent a lot of time working on building boats and his home. His garden was another venture he devoted his time to, particularly his vegetables, his yard and pond were an immense source of pride. When he wasn’t taking photos, building, or working on his land, he could be found enjoying NASCAR races.

Harold is survived by his wife: Dianne Myers; his children: Kevin Mills and wife Toni, Kenny Mills and significant other Lisa McCracken, and Kelly Ayn Harris; his step-children: Michael Wright and wife Julie, Christina Buchanan, and Lauren Myers; his seventeen grandchildren; and his eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Harold is preceded in death by his first wife of 40 years: Peggy L. Mills.

A celebration of life and burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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Harold Samuel Mills Jr., 83, passed away early in the morning of April 8, 2025. He was born to the late Harold Mills Sr. and Pearl (Murphy) Mills in Wilmington, DE, on March 6, 1942. Harold had a passion for photography, he would drive for hours to take photos and had multiple published in theContinue Reading

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Poppop I miss you so much!! I want to text you so bad and see how you’re doing but then I realize….i can’t. You were truly one of a kind. You will always and forever be my #1 man. All the memories will forever be cherished and just know that there is not a second that goes by where I don’t think about you…recently I’ve been trying not to think about it because all I do is cry, uncontrollably. But with time, I will smile rather than cry and just laugh at all the moments we shared. When I use to stay over and you would ALWAYS wake up at 5AM but you always let me sleeep and I’d come out to breakfast while your in the spare room working out, haha you were prettt darn strong for an old man lol All the times you picked me up on my lunch break and we had lunch at McDonald’s, that was like our Monday ritual haha. Im going to miss that…so much. Im happy you are not hurting anymore…I promise I will stop crying and smile, I just need time. I love you forever and always, my guardian angel -Eva

Growing up in the same neighborhood made it easy to enjoy extended family. There are a lot of fond memories. Playing hide and seek until the lights went on and we had to go home. Christmas and more. You were great fun and will be sadly missed. Our condolences to all the family.

What a kind, sweet man. Mom loved him so much. Love n prayers to my family.

I miss you more than words can say, I feel like heartbroken. But I am so glad you are smiling and not in pain anymore I love you so much. Thank you for everything

My poppop, OH poppop, growing up you don’t think you have it all and just don’t understand things how adults do. Now I am an adult and realized how much you loved me and my sisters, you showered me in love no matter the age! I just remember all the times you would come and take me out to lunch, you would drive to pick me up just to be with my sisters for the weekend, you made my life great! You are someone I inspire to be one day. Truely blessed to have be your granddaughter , we will meet again 🖤 I love you so much ❤️🥹

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I was sending a text to my dad, and realized I can’t any longer. I am so blessed to have you has my daddy. You are the best man that I know. You stayed so strong for me in every part of my life. You gave me hope when I couldn’t find it, you encouraged me when I thought I could no longer get through some hard times. You were my rock, it is the hardest thing to do now, to keep making you proud. I am so grateful we had the three nights that I made sure you were safe, you made me feel safe my whole life. I love you daddy

Rest In Paradise, Poppop. We love you, always & forever. ❤️

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