James Winford Mills was born March 27, 1928, at Marquand, Missouri the son James Headly and Lula Irene (Schrum) Mills and passed away on February 3, 2023, at Fredericktown at the age of 94 years. James was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters Julius Edward Mills, Metta Emma Kate Matthews, Hubert MacDavid Mills, Ronnie Wilbur Mills, Melba Lou Sharrock, Helen Marie Griffon, Charles David Mills, and Donald Gene Mills. Also, a grandchild Kerry Michael Mills.

James is survived by his wife Nina Jean (Bridges) Mills who he married on July 3, 1955, at Marquand, Missouri, son Michael James (Beth) Mills, daughter Kimberly Dian (Matthew) Renshaw. Grandchildren Daniel James Renshaw, Sarah Elizabeth (Kyle) Polete, Lucas Allen (Nicole) Mills, Megan Hadley Mills and granddaughter- in- law Sarah Nicole Mills, great grandchildren Jayden Michael Mills, Hunter Ray Mills, Tanner Lee Mills, Elijah Michael Mills, Landon James Mills, and Cooper Dale Mills. Brothers & Sisters, Ray (Frog) Mills, Jesse Roy Lee Mills, Melvin Lester Mills, Mavis Irene Revelle.

James was a member of Coldwater Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, reading his Bible and spending time with the grandchildren.