Life story

" Charles Lewis Mills was the 9th child born to the late Harry and Margret Mills in Warrenton Virginia on December 6, 1952. He spent his childhood and adolescence in Culpeper, Va. Growing up next to his wife of 42 years, Brenda Butler Mills. Together they had 3 children, Jonathan, Greg, & Lauren.
Charlie went to Culpeper high school were he played football, was on the track team, and wrestled. Charlie attended and played football Virginia Tech, Lee’s McRae, and finished his college career at Austin Peay. After graduation Charlie returned to Culpeper, got married and began working in construction. Charlie also volunteered his time as a little league coach for football, baseball, and softball.
Following years of football and construction work Charlie had some issues with his health and found himself at home. During this time Charlie enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with the animals, and most importantly spending time with his family. Being an avid outdoorsman there was always a beautiful garden planted at his home.
Charlie was a beloved father/brother/uncle/friend. He was the type of person that was always there when you needed him and would’ve given you the shirt off his back. He will be sorely missed. "