David Leamon Mills
David Leamon “Papaw” Mills was born on September 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas to Leamon and Marie Mills. He passed on July 17th, 2021, in the presence of many of his precious loved ones. Loved ones that cleared the path are brother Gary Mills and sister Janis Gillespie. Loved ones that will greatly miss him until they meet again are his beautiful wife, Jo Gale Hasty Mills; his brother Carl Mills and his wife Diana, his brother Paul Mills and his wife Teri; his daughter Tami Lyn Sewell and her husband Bryan; his son, David Patrick Mills, and grandchildren Michael Bryan Sewell and Michelle Lyn Lueking, and many other nieces, nephews and “bonus” loved ones.
David spent many years serving Bell Helicopter where he met his soulmate, Jo Gale, with the “electric spark” he always talked about. He and Jo Gale married on June 5th, 1981, marking 40 wonderful years together this past June. They have since spent their retirement and grandparenthood in Granbury, TX on the lake they both love. David was a hard worker and committed fully to anything he did whether it be machine work, fishing, building, storytelling, fixing up his Fords or loving the people around him- and he did it with his whole heart. If you were a “hairy-legged” loved one, he was famous for his headlocks which were impossible to escape!
David loved to have fun, tell jokes, and talk about his hair. He also loved to teach, model, love fiercely and pour into anyone who was willing to learn. These are just a few of the many, many, things we loved about him. His character aligned with his actions; he was a man of honor. He loved our Lord Jesus Christ, but not without hardship and struggle, and would give anything to sit down and share those stories with you too.
David (Papaw) was an outstanding man and an unspoken hero. He absolutely loved his family, and that was something he told us every chance he got, especially his bride up to and including his last breaths. He was an excellent father to Tami, Bryan, and David, and an “A+” grandpa to all his grandchildren (bonuses included!). He never had a conversation without sharing how much he treasured and loved his people. He gave the best hugs and made the BEST pecan pies. He took others in as his own and would do anything for those that he loved. To say that David “Papaw” is missed is an understatement. He built a foundation of love in our family. He always had a smile on his face and reminded us constantly not to take life too seriously, even in his last days. It was a blessing to know him. His life was full then, and fuller now by the grace of Jesus Christ.
May we always take the posture of the baby bird Jo Gale always teased him of being gentle in love and humble in heart. He certainly was.
“Tweet, Tweet” Papaw, we love you.
Please join us on August 7, 2021, for a Celebration of Life from 2-4 at
6613 Victoria Ave
North Richland Hills TX 76180
Please contact Kat Lucas at (817) 909-1772 for more information.
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Also cards with memories/stories are always welcomed! Those can be sent to the above address to be shared at the service.
I’m his daughter and was totally appalled at this obituary. These people have had no regard for nobody else’s life or feelings. My brother David and I have done nothing but pay for these people
People are so desperate to have someone support them and raise their child. He was married. He had our mom and us and two gorgeous grand daughters and five really beautiful great grandkids. Because of horribly bad choices he missed out on all of it. It’s the company he kept. It wasn’t our fault her real dad abandoned her. We knew early on Gale would do all this with her daughter. He should’ve been taking care of our mom and us. He got only worse being with Gale. She needs to seriously read her Bible. Learn how to respect his children by blood. She never did. Always causing hurt and problems.y grand father taught him everything he knew. And paid for his machinist school.y grand parents were theost awesome people. Kind, religious, great hearted and never deserved all he did to this family. I had to take care ofu.mom my whole life. He cheated on her constantly with trash. So un appreciative. Thought he knew it all. My kids are very educated as so I
Any have said he really missed out on a great daughter and son. Yes, he sure did. My father in law was a wonderful man. He saw all he did to my life. Gale wonders why he didn’t care for Dad and Gale. Myom was the sweetest lady too
He abused her horribly bad. She deserved souvh better as we did. He will have to face his maker, so will she. Karma’s real. I’ve neveret such trash inyife as Gale and her daughter. The sicken me, my brother, andy children. He wasn’t no Dad! She’s not even a human being of God. Nothing’s she’s done has been right.