Thornton Mills Obituary

Thornton Randolph "Randy" Mills MT. PLEASANT - Thornton Randolph "Randy" Mills, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, a staff member at Snee Farm Country Club, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 21, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Randy was born August 9, 1941, in Heath Springs, SC, a son of the late Jesse Edwards Mills and Ethel Lee Broom Mills. Randy was proud of his country serving as an Army Ranger in the Vietnam War, where he made many friends with whom he stayed in touch with all his life. He is a former owner of Gene's Haufbrau, a historic icon in the Charleston area for many years. Randy is a member of Lighthouse Church where he was well known for helping people in any way he could and was especially known for his famous shrimp and grits and chili! He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and never met a stranger. He was kind and gentle to everyone he knew and will be sadly missed by all. The relatives and friends of Randy Mills are invited to attend his memorial services Friday, April 24, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Church, 1177 Gregorie Ferry Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466. There will be a gathering of friends from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Lighthouse Church. Randy is survived by his two daughters, Dion Ingram (Freddie) of Awendaw, SC, and Schellie S. Willard (Judd) of Goose Creek, SC; two grandchildren, Jordan Taylor Willard and Carson McKeever Willard of Goose Creek, SC; brother, Jimmy Mills (Gloria); sister, Pat Crain (Bill) and his cousin, Sylvia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jesse Eugenia Mills and brothers, Bobby Mills and Jack Mills. Arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 797-2222. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston