Jerry D. Mills

January 6, 1939 – July 1, 2022

Jerry D. Mills, 83, lifelong resident of Crawfordsville, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.

He was born on January 6, 1939, the son of Albert (Gayle) Mills and Elva (Mandy) Shelley.

Mr. Mills was a 1957 graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He worked for Western Electric, Bell Telephone and Fishero and Fishero Inc. before taking a job as a lineman for Crawfordsville Powel and Light. He retired in 1999 as Assistant Line Superintendent after 36 years of service. He was also a member of Eagles Aerie 1005.

In his free time, Mr. Mills enjoyed camping in both Florida and at the Charla Rose campground, watching his sons and grandsons play sports, playing euchre, and loved drinking a tall CC and 7.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years Jennie (Fishero) Mills; daughter Julie (Mike) Zachary; son Jay (Sue) Mills; daughter-in-law Pam Mills; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; son Jon Mills; grandson Trenton Zachary; and granddaughter Kelsey Zachary.

A Celebration of Life for both Mr. Mills and his son Jon is scheduled to be held at the Charla Rosa campground on July 30 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.