On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, John Allen Mills passed away.

John was born November 27, 1960 to Roscoe and Ada Grace Mills in Long Beach, where he grew up and attended Jordan high school. After that he worked as a mechanic, while spending his spare time rebuilding VW Bugs, and surfing as much as possible. He met his wife Cathy in 1981. Shortly after they were married and had two children. Eventually making his dream a reality, they bought property in Humboldt County and built a home. The last 32 years he and his wife have spent in that home raising their kids and watching their grandchildren grow.

John loved anything that involved wheels and racing. He spent many years as the track announcer as his kids raced BMX and Motocross. After his children were grown he found a new passion for Harley’s. He spent his time proudly rebuilding them, and riding as much as he could. He also really enjoyed antique shopping for collector Schwinn beach cruiser bicycles, he would restore and build them from the ground up making them look brand new again.

He was best known for his quick-witted humor, stubbornness, telling old stories and always cracking jokes. He loved children and the sound of laughter, but most of all he loved to see his grandchildren smiling.

Jonn was survived by his wife Cathy, his two children Vanessa and Jimmy, and three grandchildren Aalyiah, Ryder, and Fiona, as well as his side kick and best friend his dog Twanky. He will be greatly missed by all. Services will be announced at a later date.

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