Harold "Bud" Mills

MILLS, Harold M. “Bud” age 76 of London, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born on February 3, 1940 to the late Harold E. and Audrey B. (Cassell) Mills in South Charleston, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by his son, Travis Wilson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his best friend and soul-mate, the one he was most proud of, his wife, Victoria Mills; son, Scott (Julie) Mills; daughters, Kim (Doug) Carr and Jennifer (Bradley) Foss; a brother, Jerry Mills; a sister, Janet (Jim) Corkins; grandchildren: Kody and Karey Carr, his special sweethearts, Cheyenne Wilson and Rachel Foss; a niece, Kathy Corkins and 2 nephews, David (Karen) Corkins and Eric Mills as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews. Bud graduated from Springfield High School in 1957 where he was the first high school baseball catcher to be awarded All Ohio from 1955-1957. He was a proud member of the Springfield Baseball Hall of Fame and was signed by the New York Yankees as a Bonus Baby. Bud then graduated from the Ohio State University as well as the FBI Academy. He started with the Clark County Sheriff’s Department in 1961 under J. Arthur Shuman. Bud was elected Clark County Sheriff in 1968 and served two terms. He served his community and country on a federal level and was proud to do so. Bud was the director at Home City Savings and Loan for 16 years and President for 8 years. His love for quarter horses was known nationally and 2 of his quarter horses were elected into the Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. Bud was generous with his time, helping his many friends and family. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Andrews Masonic Lodge #619, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the horse patrol of the Antioch Shrine Club that sponsored many crippled children in the Shriners Children’s Hospital, was the founder of the Enon Jaycee’s as well at the past president of the Midlake Lion’s Club. Bud achieved more in his life than most people ever dream of. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Hix officiating. Burial at St. Bernard’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Kobacker’s Hospice House. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com

Harold "Bud" Mills

February 3, 1940 - April 16, 2016