William Mills

William Mills, 76, of Des Moines, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Story Point Nursing Home, formerly Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Care.

He was born August 18, 1948 to William and Eunice Mills. Around the age of 31, William moved to Dallas, Texas. He worked as a mechanical engineer for most of his life. He ended his career around 20 years ago when he retired from Frito Lay.

William was a kind and gentle soul with a contagious smile. He was loved by all those who were blessed to have known him. He was affectionately known to his close friends by so many nicknames, including “Spill Mills”, UB, Moose, and Billy.

He was a fanatic when it came to fast classic cars. He loved his 1972 Corvette, his Ferrari, and his Porsche.

William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eunice Mills.

He is survived by his siblings, Kathleen Gray and Marc Mills; nieces and nephews, Jamie (Perry) Tague, Rose (Michael) Cipriano, Tara (Jake) Mason, Chad (Ginger) Mills, Jimmy (Sara) Mills and Dawn Mills; great nieces and nephews Mathew McKnight, Katie McKnight-Rounsborg, Violet and Cora Lynn Cipriano, Gavin Mason, Cambri Mason, Adelyn Mason, Lachlan Mason, Elfie Mills and Spark Mills; great-great nieces and nephews, Jaxon McKnight, Kennedy Rounsborg and Karoline Rounsborg.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Monday, July 28, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cutty’s Des Moines Camping Club, 2500 SW 37th Street in Grimes. Refreshments will be served.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of William.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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