Francis "Butch" Mills

Francis J. "Butch" Mills, 77, of Girard, passed away on Sunday January 8, 2023, at his residence. Butch was born March 30, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John A. and Aletha (Summers) Mills. Butch served his country in the US Army as a career man for eleven years until he was injured during war time. He was a member of St. Rose Church, a very active member of the Disabled American Veterans of Trumbull County Chapter 11, V.F.W. Post #419 of Girard, Korean War Veterans Chapter #137 of Mahoning Valley, N.A.U.S. (National Association for Uniform Services), I.F.H. Club of Girard, and a volunteer at the Veterans Service Commission of Trumbull County. Butch is survived by his niece, Lisa (Steve) Sicilian; nephew, Christopher (Tracie) Mills; and a brother, Samuel Mills. Besides his parents, Butch is preceded in death by his brothers, Fred Mills, John Riley, James Riley, Emmett Riley and his sisters, Carol Arthur, Patricia Riley, Angie Mills, Delores Platt, and Margaret Komlanc. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13th, 4:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home with military honors to follow. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the time of service. The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to: Trumbull County Disabled Veterans Chapter #11, 2044 Youngstown Rd. SE, Warren, Ohio 44484.