Craig Elliot Mills
July 17, 1989 ~ November 14, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Craig Elliot Mills, 24, of Asheville, died Thursday, November 14, 2013.
Elliot was the son of Craig and Cathy Mills. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Kyle Mills, of Winston-Salem, and Eric Mills, of Asheville; aunts, Martha Uhl, of Evansville, IN, and Mary Andrews and her husband Jim, of Poland, IN; his uncle Bill Uhl and wife Jean, of Piney River, VA; cousin, Carey Montgomery and family of Arlington, TX; uncle, Clyde Mills of Asheville; aunt, Carol Waters and husband Bob, and cousin, Christina of Alaska; grandmother, Virginia Mills of Asheville; and "Uncle" Paul and Carol Rifkin, of Asheville.
Elliot was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church and a 2008 graduate of Asheville High School where he ran cross country and track. Most recently, he was enrolled in the EMT program at AB-Tech.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dog, and his friends. He loved music, a good joke, and the outdoors. Most of all he loved fishing with his brothers and his dad, often floating the rivers of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Montana. Elliot was known for his warm smile, and his calm and generous spirit. He truly was everyone's friend.
A memorial service for Elliot will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastors Curtis Goforth and David Warren.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Elliot Mills Memorial Fund at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 171 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Donations may also be made to Clean Water for North Carolina, The Elliot Mills Memorial Fund, 29 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, www.cwfnc.org.
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So sorry to read about Craig’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob and Carol Deutsch
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.
I am filled with sadness to learn about Elliot’s passing. I will always remember his laughter and the joy that he brought to everyone around him. Thinking of you, Mills Family, in this difficult time. Smo truly was a friend to all.
I am so sorry to hear of Elliot’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May God’s peace be with all of you.
I was Elliot’s Chemistry teacher at AHS. I am so sorry to hear of the death of this fine young man. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan and I are profoundly sorry for your loss. I knew Elliot as a warm and fun-loving youth at Claxton and AMS. Our fourth grade trip across NC is a memory I still hold dear. You have our prayers at this sad time.
Difficult to comprehend your grief, but we share a bit of it, having known you for so many years. May God comfort you.
Cathy, Craig and family, we are so very saddened to hear about Elliot…please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I was very sad to hear about your son’s passing. I want you to know that even though he is not here… all the love and memories you the family have shared can never be taken away….. remember those times, and talk openly about them… those memories will help you through the coming years. God bless.
Craig, Cathy and Family., My thoughts and prayers are we you…my heart breaks for your Loss….May .God be with you at this time of need…..I cannot.imagine what you are going thru…..at this time. .of grief …..Deepest Condolences, Jewel
we’re so sorry to hear about your son’s death you’re in our prayers and in our hearts Sue Stan and Jill greenberg
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.With sincere sympathy Betty Woody
Sending my deepest sympathy- we will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers as you walk through this loss- the memories and love shared amongst all of you will truly be a treasure all in itself.
Allana Wagner-Robinson
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles & Clara Lawrence
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Steven & Kathy Lawrence
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences go out to you during this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Cathy and Craig… We are deeply saddened with the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of
God, rest in peace. Amen.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Mary Frye (1932)
Our hearts ache for you all.
Cathy and Craig,
Our hearts and sympathy are with you and your family. Your beautiful boy will always be remembered.
May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time and help ease your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.
Dr. and Mrs. Donald L. Mullis: Craig, I know what it is like to lose a son. Sandy and I are very sorry for your loss. Just know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Sandy Mullis
I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. Your son was a pleasure to teach and I enjoyed having him in my class.
Darin Jackson, A-B Tech EMS Department
As a parent, I can’t imagine a heartbreak any greater than the loss of child. You have helped us with our physical pains and maladies. I wish we could reciprocate and help you in your time of emotional pain. Just know that we are thinking about you and your family and trust that friends, faith, and memory will see you through.
Knowing full well what a great pain it is to loose a child, we suffer with you in this time of great sadness. We are so sorry of your loss. A terrible thing to happen to a great family. We wish all of you well.
Dr. Mills and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. You have to believe that Craig Elliot was here for a reason and your connection could never be broken. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Ilene & Phil Broome
To the Mills family: Sending our most sincere wishes of sympathy and support. The group of us parents who have lost children must support each other as the days go forth. Your family obviously loved and cared for each other as witnessed by your beautiful video. May all the good memories and smiles bring you comfort and the peace which passes all understanding.
Cathy, Craig, Kyle and Eric, I am so so sorry. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. You are such a wonderful, loving family. Cherish all the memories you have. Luv and hugs to all of you.
To the Mills Family, I am so sorry for your lost. I too know the pain of losing a child. God be with you. Nancy G. Riggins
We are so sorry to hear of Elliott’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. -Bucky, Karin and Hana
Dr. Mills and Family,
We want to express our sympathy and sadness for the loss of your son.
We are deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful son, Craig. His tragic passing has shocked Hope and me. Being a patient for over 20 years I remember him as a little boy, and I remember all the tales of the family fishing expeditions. We are so saddened by his loss. Our prayers and thoughts of sorrow are with the entire Mills Family.
Ray Dean & Dr. Hope Xenakis
Dr. Mills and family, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family, may the God of all comfort be with you and your family ,know that you all are in my and my families prayers. May God bless you all.
Marie Ball and family
Dr. Mills and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard and Dawn Pollard
Cathy, Craig, Kyle, and Eric, We are so very sad to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God sustain you.
Ann and Charlie Howell
Dr. Mills,
I just wanted to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. You all are in many thoughts and prayers.
Cathy, Craig, Kyle and Eric, Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Mills and Family
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our deepest sympathy to all of you . We know the pain of loosing a child and are praying for God to put his loving arms around you and sustain you in this time of sorrow. Remember the good times and hold to one another. Our deepest sympathy. Pat and Roger
Cathy, Craig, and family,
You know our special relationship which began at Claxton in Kindergarten and has remained to this day. Our families have connected with each other on so many levels. Elliot was a joy to teach and I thank you for letting me have a small part in his formative years. We share this profound loss.
Connie and Charles Cathey
We are saddened to hear about the passing of your son! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of need!
Craig and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss—
Craig, Cathy, Kyle and Erik,
We are so sorry to hear of Elliot’s passing.
Our hearts are with you in your loss.
May your love for each other and memories of your lives together sustain you through this most difficult journey.
Andrew, Ellen, Jordan Smith and Lu Young
Dr. and Mrs. Mills, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keith Hensley and family
Dear Craig, Cathy, Eric and Kyle, We are sad to hear of your loss; we remember meeting the sweet little baby Elliot just after moving to Asheville. Our prayers go out to you, and we will keep you in our hearts.
Bob, Rachel and Seth Weir
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family.
Dr Mills and Family, Gary and I are so deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your son/brother.
Dr and Mrs Mills
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your son ! You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Cox Family
Johnny and Lavon
Laura and Family
Lynne and Family
Dr. Mills, Mrs. Mills and family: There are no words to describe the sorrow for your loss of Elliot. You are in our prayers and daily thoughts. Hopefully the love of others that surrounds you may ease your pain, and one day you will feel his presence in quiet moments and wonderful memories. With love, Ariane and Mike Piercy
Dear Craig and Cathy,
I know this is a time of deep grief and loss. I pray that the strength and comfort of God will sustain you as you cope with this heartache one day at a time. The resurrection of Christ is the sign of our hope for such a time as this. Several years ago I was privileged to serve as your pastor and to live as your neighbor, We give thanks for Elliot’s life and for your family.
Perry Miller
West Jefferson United Methodist Church
West Jefferson, NC
Dr. Mills. I am so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Your family will be in my prayers
Steve Honeycutt
Dear Craig, Cathy, Eric and Kyle, we just heard the sad news of Elliot’s passing. Our hearts are very heavy. Please know that we are thinking about all of you and hoping peace will come to you in time. Our prayers are with you.