Virgil D. Mills

Virgil D. Mills, age 85, of Havre de Grace, at home on Friday, April 24, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Vera P. Mills for 51 years; devoted father of Yvonne Mills, of Havre de Grace, and Jeffrey Mills and his wife, Johanna, of Columbus, GA; proud grandfather of Jeremiah Mills and Sgt. Lucas Mills, both of Columbus, GA; brother of Virginia Elliott, of Houston, TX, and the late Cecil Mills, Thurman Mills, Eugene Mills, Roberta Newberry, Veola Jones, and Lola Moore. Virgil served his country in the Army for 20 years, including WWII, followed by 23 years in the civil service at Edgewood Arsenal. He was a Senior Olympics medalist in track and field and bowling; and enjoyed bowling, gardening, cutting his lawn, telling jokes, kissing girls, and traveling across the United States. Mr. Mills was also an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Oklahoma Sooners, and the Baltimore Orioles. Friends may call on Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., where a memorial celebration will be held Friday, May 1, at 11 A.M. Interment will follow in Harford Memorial Gardens. Contributions in his memory may be made to Harford Humane Society, 2208 Connolly Rd, Fallston, MD 21047; or Citizens Care Center, 415 S. Market St, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001