Dr. Lloyd L. Mills, PhD. Obituary

Hi I took care of Blanche at Kent healthcare years ago didn't know she does where was she buried

Dr. Mills was not only my teacher at Kent, but also my good friend. In addition to creative writing classes, he hosted a weekly workshop for students who were interested in writing. There he revealed so much of his character as a deeply thoughtful and enlightened person, some who loved the written word and loved sharing his enthusiasm for it, as well a subtle, wonderful sense of humor. He was such a great help to young people who were interested

Dr. Mills was not only my teacher at Kent, but also my good friend. In addition to creative writing classes, he hosted a weekly workshop for students who were interested in writing. There he revealed so much of his character as a deeply thoughtful and enlightened person, some who loved the written word and loved sharing his enthusiasm for it, as well a subtle, wonderful sense of humor. He was such a great help to young people who were interested in writing, and opened our eyes to the kinds of things that might be achieved. In short he was a great teacher. I thought the world of him. He will be greatly missed.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Such a gentleman, Dr. Mills seemed to be. And such a jeweler in his approach to poetry. And so, so funny. I'd spend hours in his (emeritus) office in Satterfield Hall as he read his (& others') latest work, and we'd laugh & laugh, & Dr. Mills inevitably would cry with laughter. Great times. I'll always remember him like that. He'll always be my ideal audience. His influence on my life was profound.

A very critical colleague once
called Lloyd "the best poet in Kent"--and in a city full of poets, that's quite a compliment. Lloyd was also a Southern gentlemanCEMcJ.

I am sorry for the loss of your father.

Dear Jane,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May fond memories of your father bring you comfort during this time.

I am a published poet today in large part because of Prof. Mills. At a time when I was very much "in the poetry closet" so to speak, Dr. Mills entered my poetry in the Engleman Award competition and I won that award in 1976. He saw poetry in me at a time when I did not see it in myself. He believed in me at a time when I needed someone I respected to tell me I could write.

I am a published poet today in large part because of Prof. Mills. At a time when I was very much "in the poetry closet" so to speak, Dr. Mills entered my poetry in the Engleman Award competition and I won that award in 1976. He saw poetry in me at a time when I did not see it in myself. He believed in me at a time when I needed someone I respected to tell me I could write. Over the years, we remained in touch. When I returned to KSU to teach, he was one of the first people I contacted. I will always cherish our relationship. I am proud to be one of his former students.

Wonderful memories, thank you for sharing with us. Love and comfort to all of you.

Jane and Thomas....I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father/father in-law. It sounds like he led a very fulfilling and rich life. My thoughts will be with your family in this difficult time.

I am so very sorry for your loss, Jane and Thomas. My heart and prayers go out to both of you, Ben, Justine, and little Isla. May God comfort you in your time of sadness. Cling to your many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time.