James Carl Mills

August 3, 1966 - June 22, 2021

It is with great regret we announce the passing of our ever adventurous and always kind father, brother, son and uncle. James Carl Mills, 54 born August 3rd, 1966 in La Mesa, CA to James Henry Mills and Donna Marie Miller, passed from his tired earthly body the morning of June 22nd, 2021 after a short but valiant battle with cancer. James was a loving brother to Denise Molter, Jenise Barker, and Frances Carman. Father to his two best friends and children, Shane and Ashley to whom he would go to the end of the earth and back just to put a smile on their face. He was Fun Uncle James to all of his nieces and nephews. Friend to many, and loved by all who met him. James passed while he was camping which was one of his favorite pastimes along with being an avid fisherman. He knew all the best spots even if it wasn't exactly "legal" to fish there but he lived a lifestyle that required him to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. James was the type of person that would help anyone with anything and if he didn't know how he would figure it out. He would give you the shirt off his back, the water from his glass but never the food off his plate but he'll always offer to get you your own. He showed everyone the lighter side of life, always had a joke or an antidote for any situation. He could make everyone laugh until we cry and always had an adventure waiting in his back pocket. He was a one-of-a-kind man and will be missed immensely. James is survived by his mother Donna, father James, sisters Denise, Frances and Jenise, the lights of his life Shane(Shy) and Ashley(Marcus), his devoted love Shawna and many nieces, and nephews and friends along with his furbaby Ace. Preceded in death by his grandfather Carl Clifford Miller and the mother of his children Terra Mills, and reunited with Sauba Bones. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 3rd, 2021