James Emery Mills

James Emery Mills, 68, of Don Morril, El Paso, Texas, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at his home. Visitation will be held before the service, 9:00 AM at Guadalupe Christian Camp. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2015, 10:00 AM, at Guadalupe Christian Camp with Rusty Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Hughes Cemetery, Dog Canyon, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. James Emery Mills was born August 2, 1946 in San Antonio, TX. He married Bonnie Ellen Hughes on December 14, 1968. Emery worked as a welder and pipe fitter in construction for many years. He enjoyed his animals and the outdoors and especially loved horseback riding and hunting. Emery cherished spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Ingram and Margaret Mills. Survivors are his wife, Bonnie Hughes Mills of El Paso, TX; two daughters: Shannon Willis and husband, Chris of Hobbs, NM, Dana Hall and husband, Jim of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren: James Christopher Willis, J. J. Hall, Hannah Willis and Josh Hall; step-mother, Lucevina Mills of Presidio, TX; brother, David Mills and wife, Lisa of Presidio, TX and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris Willis, Jim Hall, James Willis, J. J. Hall and Salty Hughes. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.