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Namon Bernard Mills III It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Namon Bernard Mills III, who departed this life on January 16, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on June 29, 1948, in Quincy, FL, he was a beacon of strength, love, and dedication throughout his life. Born to Namon Woodrow Mills II and Idell Edwards Mills, Bernard was the fourth of seven siblings. He grew up in a loving and vibrant household, attending Lomax Elementary School and Booker T. Washington Junior High School in Tampa, FL and he was a proud 1966 graduate of Middleton High School. After high school, at age 17, Bernard answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force. His illustrious career spanned 21 years, during which he traveled the world, protecting missile bases in countries including England, Thailand, Greenland, Germany and in the United States at the following Air Force Bases: Lowry (Denver, CO), Luke (Tempe, AZ), Duluth (Duluth, MN), Malmstrom (Great Falls, MT), and Bergstrom (Austin, TX). During his dedicated time of service, he was a member of the United States Air Force Honor Guard and earned numerous commendations, including the Good Conduct Award with Five Oak Leaf Clusters, the Longevity Service Ribbon with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. He retired honorably as an E6 Technical Sergeant. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Bernard continued his commitment to service by working for 20 years with the Travis County Youth Corrections System at Gardner-Betts in Austin, TX. After retiring for the second time, he enjoyed working part-time as a courtesy driver for the Covert car dealership. Upon leaving there he worked at the Hampton Inn in Bastrop, TX. Bernard was a man of faith, having accepted Christ and becoming an active member of Mount Rose Baptist Church. He served as an usher and trustee, always ready to lend a helping hand and spread kindness. In his leisure time, Bernard enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching sports, and spending quality time with family and friends. He was an avid car enthusiast and took great pleasure in barbecuing, especially when it came to cooking ribs with his homemade sauce. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Joyce, Alice, Gwendolyn, and Sheila, and his brother Buford. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Dianne, his daughter Kimberly (Kendall), his sons Patrick and Christopher (Erica), and his cherished grandchildren Bryce, Hudsyn, and Quenten. He is also survived by his sister Jacquelyn Mills Brown (Gary), a host of nieces and nephews, and other loving extended family members and friends. Namon Bernard Mills III will be remembered as a devoted family man, a dedicated serviceman, and a beloved friend to many. His legacy of love, service, and kindness will continue to inspire all who knew him. May he rest in eternal peace.

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Namon Bernard Mills III

June 29, 1948 - January 16, 2025