of Benton, AR
September 5, 1954 - March 17, 2025
Sam L. Mills of Benton went to be with our Lord on March 17, 2025 at the age of 70. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and a true American patriot. Sam dedicated 46 years of his life to the office supply business, with 33 of those years spent at Pettus Workplace Solutions until his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Mills, Sr. and Edith Mills of Little Rock. Sam is survived by his loving wife, Karen; his son, Sam Mills and daughter-in-love, Kaci and his grandson, Bowen Lee, expected in July, of Malvern. He is also survived by his brother, Edward Mills of Little Rock; brothers-in-law, Wayne Pipkin (Kathy) of Gentry, Ron Mullins (Kim) of Cabot, Don Mullins (Vicky) of Bowling Green and John Mullins (Becky) of El Paso; as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Sam will be dearly missed by his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home of Benton.
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14 Condolence(s)
Craig McDonald
Thursday, March 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I went to school with him in 1970-71 at Central High. We sometimes called him "Sammy Tuba", since he was in the high school band. I knew him through Gary Ward, a percussionist in the band. Sam and I had summer jobs and worked in 1972 at the Arkansas Health Department on Markham Street in Little Rock. I am not sure exactly what he did at the Health Dept, but it wasn't in the same area I was in. He drove an AMC Gremlin at the time, we sometimes had lunch and listened to the radio in the Gremlin. He used to drop by at the State Printing Company on 12th Street when we practiced in our little rock band. I still have a picture that he took with his instamatic camera back around that era. He was a good person.
Arthur Duayne Beakley
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
So sorry to hear this. I knew Sam many years ago, as a friend of his brother, Eddie. His parents were among those who bought their new home in Meadowcliff in the 1950"s. My condolences to all. He favors his mother in this obit picture.
Donald and Vickie Mullins
Friday, March 21, 2025
We will truly miss Sam. Our hearts go at to Karen and the kids. We love y’all and if there is anything we can do please let us know. Love you Karen
Debby Toler Felton
Friday, March 21, 2025
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Though, Sammy was actually more my
little brothers’ friend than mine, I remember him well from the time he was very young, and always thought highly of him. My heart breaks for y’all. Take comfort in the fact he’s in a better place.
Ron Collar
Thursday, March 20, 2025
RIP Sam “Tuba” Mills. Always enjoyed being around you. Appreciate your friendship. Will always remember you on that Triumph motorcycle.
Nancy Bagwell
Thursday, March 20, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about Sam. I worked with him for several years at Pettus. Prayers for his family.
Maebeth Trantham
Thursday, March 20, 2025
He, went to school with my family members and friends. Love and prayers to his family friend and classmates, coworkers. Great organization to give too!
Lynn Pettus
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Sam was a very well liked and respected sales rep at Pettus for 33 years. He will be missed by all of his customers and friends here at Pettus Workplace Solutions.
We at Pettus wish all his family the best. Sam will be missed.
Russell Winemiller
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Prayers for the family. Sam was great to work with. Great person.
Josh Pettus
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Sam was a great man. I really enjoyed working with him for many years. I’ll never forget when I was a young kid running around the office & how he would take time out of a busy workday to show me how to make an amazing paper airplane
RIP Sam!
Travis Pipkin
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
I love you my little sis, nephew and niece. I will continue to pray for you throughout the days to come. I pray the Heavenly Father will bless you with peace and comfort throughout each day. Philippians 4:4–7
Kristy Henriksen
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Karen & Sammy,
My heart aches for you during this time of loss. Sam was a wonderful man and it was my privilege to work with him for 25years.
There was no one more patriotic than Sam. He loved his country, his family, and his German Shepherds.
May God wrap His loving arms around you today and the days ahead.
Chaplain Ray Cleghorn
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Psalm 34:18.
I am still praying for you all. God bless you!
gary fotioo
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Sam it was my pleasure getting to know and work with you. I hope Karen and Sammy can find peace with their husband and father moving on.
Gary Fotioo