Tony L. Mills of Covington, passed away July 19, 2018, at the age of 78. Dr. Mills was a lifetime resident of Newton County. A licensed minister, he earned a doctorate in Bible Theology from the New England Bible Institute. Dr. Mills was a faithful and supportive member of The Baptist Tabernacle, where he was a professor in their Bible Institute and teacher of the Men's Bible Class. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service with the Newton County Sheriff's Office. Dr. Mills was an avid outdoorsman and lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Emory Mills; mother, Rosie Lee (Johnson) Collis; and sister, Ann Tucker.
Survivors include his longtime friend, Dr. David C. Moody and his family; nieces, Morgan Carnes, Cheryl Chamberlin, Lila Crawford, Holly McCullough; as well as other great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Funeral Service for Dr. Mills will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018, 3:00 P.M., at The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. David C. Moody officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park, in Covington. Friends may visit with the family at the church, one hour prior to the service, from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Visitation
JUL
22.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
The Baptist Tabernacle
10119 Access Road NW
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
JUL
22.
3:00 PM (EDT)
The Baptist Tabernacle
10119 Access Road NW
Covington, GA, 30014