Billy Ray Mills

Billy Ray Mills, age 70, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Kingston Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 25, 1952 the son of Norman and Virginia (Russel) Mills in Raysal, WV.

Billy graduated from West Noble High School in 1970 and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired from the Northeastern Juvenile Center in Fort Wayne and was always very active in programs for the youth. He coached numerous sports teams and was a substitute teacher for many years. Billy was always community minded and willing to volunteer, even serving a term on the Ligonier City Council. More than anything, he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids, especially while enjoying a good game of Euchre or Wiffle Ball.

He is survived by his children, Gregory (Brandie) Mills of Hudson, Indiana, Jeffery (Kylie) Mills of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jill (Stephen) Christen of Fort Wayne, Indiana Angela (Hank) Fehr of Eden, Ontario, Canada, Meredith Handley of Pleasant Lake, Indiana; 8 grandchildren, Candyce, Ariah, Ella, Leza, Aizlee, Tatum, Hudson, and Daxton; two sisters, Norma Firestone of Sebring, Florida  and Linda Trenshaw of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Terry Mills and David Mills; and a sister, Ella Scott.

A funeral service will be held in Billy’s honor at 7 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767.

Family and friends will be received from 5-7 pm prior to the service on Friday at Yeager Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ligonier Recreation Center for youth programs.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com .