Guy C. Mills, 90, of Burlington, died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at home with his family.
Guy was born on Feb. 5, 1932, in Hillsboro, the son of Clayton and Marie Mills. He graduated from nearby Salem High School and served in the Iowa National Guard, where he was recognized for his sharpshooting skills.
On June 18, 1952, he married Winona Haffner in Mount Pleasant in a double ceremony alongside his brother, Lyle, who married Winona's twin sister, Ramona.
Guy made his living as a long-haul truck driver who went by the handle “8 Ball," and knew the highways like a human GPS, years before GPS was a thing. He always had a pen in his pocket, a cap on his head, and a joke on the tip of his tongue. He had a gift for making people laugh, whether it was his nurse or the cashier at McDonald's, where he had a sweet tea and breakfast burrito every morning for years.
Guy played a mean harmonica and never lost a game of croquet. Everyone who knew him described him as a good man.
Survivors include his daughter Brenda (Tony) Levitt; two grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Moore and Joel Levitt; one great-grandson, Davis Moore; one brother, Keith (Mary) Mills; one sister, Ruby Mills Vance; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Lyle Mills; several nieces and nephews including Jackie (David) Needham and Allen (Trina) Mills; special great-nephew, Michael Needham; special great-niece, Laura (Adam) Miller; and special friend, Lavon Pfadenhauer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, Harold Mills, and his two wives, Dorothy and Gracie, and brother, Lyle Mills.
Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.
The funeral service for Mr. Mills will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St., with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.