BILLY RAY MILLS

Billy Ray Mills, age 42, of South Whiltey, IN passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007 at his home. Born on January 30, 1965 in Bluffton, IN, he was the son of James R. and Nora M. (Steidam) Mills.

A former resident of Columbia City, he moved to South Whitley, IN in 2004. He was a heavy equipment operator for Columbia City Steel Mill Service. On September 28, 2002 he married Sara Jo Rubrake at Tri-Lakes, Columbia City, IN. He was educated in the Bluffton Metro Public Schools.

Survivors include his wife, Sara J. Mills of South Whitley; son, Brandon Mills, step-son, Jason Jones, Jr. and step-daughter, Desiree Jones of South Whitley; brothers, Larry (Sue) Mills of Roanoke, IN, Gene (Mary) Mills of Columbia City and Stacey Mills of Tucson, AZ; mother-in-law, Cindy Rubrake of Columbia City; nieces, Donn Hall of Warsaw, IN, Jodi Mills of Portland, IN and Heather LeBeau of Edmond, OK; nephews, Stacey Mills of Crossville, TN and Drew Mills of Fort Wayne, IN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Linda Mills and a brother, James Mills.

Visitation with the family is 3-7 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2007 with the memorial service following at 7 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with Pastor Mark Need of Columbia City United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial bequests may be given to the family. To send family condolences, sign the guest register, or to light a memorial candle, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com .