Scott Alan Mills

SHREVEPORT, LA - Scott Alan Mills, 57, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017, while doing what he loved, riding his Harley Davidson in Shreveport, Louisiana. Scott was born on November 9, 1959 in Kansas City, Kansas to David Earl and Helen Joyce Mills. Scott was a proud veteran of the US Air Force where he served as an F-111 Crew Chief for two years at Langley AFB. He worked as a commodity relocation engineer (truck driver) for most of his adult life and for UPS Freight since 2006. His friends and family will remember fondly the many sunrise pictures he posted from the road. Scott had a great sense of humor and a very quick wit. He loved riding his bike, his Harley, more than anything else. He loved being on the road and traveling from place to place. He loved animals of all kinds and had encyclopedic knowledge about the natural world. Scott was also a lifelong member of the Raider Nation and enjoyed friendly rivalries with his family members who were Chiefs fans. He will be remembered for his ability to make people laugh, his no-nonsense approach to life, and his generous spirit. Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda Henderson-Mills of Shreveport, Louisiana; her parents, Alex and Rosa Henderson of Shreveport, Louisiana; brothers in law, Leslie Henderson (Kathy), Alex Henderson Jr. (Evett), and Dennis Henderson, all of Shreveport, Louisiana; Sister in law, Angela Duncan; step-daughter Zetoria Thomas and husband Jamall of Missouri City, Texas; step-daughter Zecaria Lawson and husband Jamar of Shreveport, Louisiana, and grandchildren Kilah Ford, Cody Ford, Jamar Lawson, Kacie Thomas and Xela Lawson; sister Sallie Haworth and husband Ted of Oro Valley, Arizona and their children Burt and Lauren; brother Mitch Mills and wife Cathy of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and their children Shane and Ryan; brother Stuart Mills and wife Doneen of Atlanta, Georgia, and their children Jordan, Chelsea, and Shelbie. Scott is also survived by his beloved dogs Tika, Frosty, and Trixie, and they will miss him dearly. A private service was held in Kansas City, at Turner Baptist Church, on Saturday, June 2, 2017. A service open to family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., with the service to be held at 1:00 p.m. The service will be officiated by Rev. McKee Williams. Honoring Scott as pallbearers will be, Mitch Mills, Stuart Mills, Todd (Doobie) Godsey, Troy Nester, Larry (Fatboy) Glover, Frank Marez, "brother from another mother" Troy Futch, and Mrs. Dee Dee Godsey. Contributions in Scott's memory should be made to the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana. Send donations to 2544 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103.