Dale Wayne Mills, 48, of Benton, AR passed away June 17, 2015. He was born on December 11, 1966 in Hot Springs, AR to Nina (Hedgecoke) Mills and the late James Floyd Mills. Wayne was a member of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church. He exemplified God's love by his selfless acts. While on vacation in Florida, he made the ultimate sacrifice to save another. After a strong tide swept a little girl away, Wayne immediately acted without hesitation to the danger involved.
Wayne is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his sons, Joshua Wayne Mills and Justin Breedlove; daughter, Erin Breedlove-Chambers; mother, Nina Mills; grandchildren, Lily Grace Chambers and Gage Chambers; sister, Teresa Keesee and husband Rusty; fiancé, Amy Seiter; as well as many other family members and friends who loved Wayne and will miss him always. Reception visitation held Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Smith - Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, AR 72015. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Phillip Batchelor, will be held Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. The family has strongly suggested in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
JUN
24.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
JUN
25.
1:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015