PALLBEARERS Robert Artis Vincent Briggs Adrian Griffin Vincent Land Jason Sessoms Quinton Shelton Morris Riddick Aiken Wilson

FLORAL BEARERS Female Usher Ministry

“The Broken Chain”

We little knew that day

God was going to call your name.

In life, we loved you dearly,

In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories.

Your love is still our guide

And although we cannot see you

You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken

And nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us one by one

The chain will link again.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

11 AM

New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) 2720 Turnpike Road — Portsmouth, VA 23707

Reverend William J. Smith, Jr., Pastor

Officiating

In Loving Memory of

Sunset February 17, 2014

PSALM 23:1

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Robert Gerald Mills

Sunrise

October 13, 1949

Immediately following the interment, the family will

return to New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville)

dining facility for repast and fellowship.

Prelude …………………………...…….. Brother Robert L. Williams, Jr. Minister of Music

Processional …………………..………..…. Clergy, Family and Friends

Invocation ……………………......…………. Pastor William J. Smith, Jr.

Hymn of Praise …………………..…………………….…….. Concert Choir

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Psalm 23 …… ….. Deacon Paul R. Burke, Sr.

New Testament: John 14:1-6 …………... Deacon Darnell Hall Prayer of Comfort …………………………….. Deacon Miles Elliott, II

“A Mother’s Prayer” ~ A Tribute from Mother to Son

Miss Bre Yona Jones, Great Niece (Soloist) Acknowledgements ………………...…….….. Sister Brenda Williams

Expressions ………….…………..………………..…..... 2 Minutes Please

Silent Reading of the Obituary ………..………………..….. Soft Music

Musical Selection (Soloist) ………..………...…. Ms. Cynthia Jenkins

Eulogy ……………...……………..………….. Pastor William J. Smith, Jr. Recessional

Interment …………………………..…………. Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Order of Service

Ecclesiastes 3:4

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn . . .

At Maryview Medical Center on Monday, February 17, 2014, Robert Gerald Mills (Crip) went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He took God’s hand and found peace. Robert was born October 13, 1949 to Irene L. Mills and the late Daniel King Mills.

Robert was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System. He was employed and later retired from the City of Portsmouth. Robert’s favorite pastimes were watching football; he was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and riding through the community on “his bike.”

Robert was baptized in November 2011 and joined the New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) under the leadership of Pastor William J. Smith, Jr.

Robert was predeceased by his father, Daniel King Mills, one brother, Curtis Mills, and three sisters, Verna Mae Moore, Linda Byas, and Barbra Jones.

Gone from their touch but never their hearts, he leaves to cherish his memory his loving family of three daughters, Shynette Barks, Shawnta Boone, Denise Pereyra; five grandchildren, Trayvon, Yasmin, David, Keith, and Tyronn; mother, Irene L. Mills; four brothers, Larry Mills (Pamela), Glenn Mills, Ernest Mills, and Paul Mills (Brenda); four sisters, Lorraine Saunders (Ernest), Joyce Freeman (Steven), Margret Mills, and Chevelle Jones (Ronald); a host of aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and just like a brother, Rufus Baskerville; and his best friend, Sylvester Parsons.

In Remembrance of Robert “Crip”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Mills Family is deeply

appreciative for all of the love

and acts of kindness shown to them

during this time of bereavement.