Barbara Pichardo
Monday June 14, 2010 at
2:14 PM
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Dear Whitley, I was one of the persons your dad touched with his generosity and kindness. I saw you with him several times at the Commonwealth, and believe me, you were the love of his life. Be as happy as he dreamed you would be.
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Lindy
Wednesday March 10, 2010 at
8:54 PM
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Dear Whitley,
I am sorry for the loss of your father. I pray that God will continue to strengthen, guide and protect you as you go about life each day. Just a few words I would say to your father if he could hear me.
JW, I will miss your presence, knowing that you were always in reach for conversation and laughter. We knew we could call on each other any time; it was very securing to have a relationship like this being away from my home country (Nassau, Bahamas). You have been a great friend and brother to me. I will never forget the time I was traveling to Europe; it was because of you I was able to catch my flight on time and now many years later I am still traveling to Europe every year sometimes twice a year. We shared so many beautiful moments at the Village. All of the summer picnics, and evening gatherings were nice.
Thank you very much for everything, you impacted my life in a positive way.
JW may God blessed your Soul.
Lindy
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Bjorn Bennewitz
Friday February 19, 2010 at
10:26 PM
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Dear Whitley, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your father was a good friend to me. It is not always easy to move to a new place and a new culture. But JW did everything he could to make those who moved to Commonwealth Village feel welcome. He treated us all like family and would always go out of his way to help us in any way he could. I was one of many who benefited from his generosity. I wish that I had kept better in touch with him and found a way to thank him.
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Archie Vasu
Friday January 22, 2010 at
11:21 AM
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Just heard the news - very shocking and disheartening indeed. Deep condolences to his near and dear ones. He was such a selfless care-taker of Commonwealth Village-mates and others in the UK Housing community. He'll be remembered and missed by many.
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Stephanie Jointer-Parker
Monday October 19, 2009 at
3:58 PM
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I'm no longer by your side,
but there's no need to weep;
I've left sweet recollections
I'm hoping you will keep.
Eternal joy and memories
stay in our hearts forever,
Strengthening our special bond
that parting cannot sever.
Now it's time to journey on,
so let your faith be strong;
For I am in a better place...
I'm home where I belong.
And if times of loneliness
bring sorrow and dismay,
Don't despair, for I am there...
Just a Memory Away.
Rest in peace, JDub. I'll miss you.
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Monday October 19, 2009 at
3:49 PM
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JW was such a sweet human being. I never heard him say one unkind thing about anybody. He really loved being a manager at Commonwealth Village apartments. He took every resident there under his wing. There will never be another like him. He was such a joy to work with during his short time at the Cooperstown Office. I remember he ordered lunch for he and I...cheeseburgers and a bowl of chili! I was no good after that. I'll always cherish the memories. Rest in paradise, J-Dub, you will be missed.
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Terry A. Meyer
Friday October 16, 2009 at
6:38 PM
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Dear Whitley and family,
Your Dad was a very good man, and I know from conversations with him that he loved you very much. J.W. was a good friend while I was at Kentucky, and because of him living at CommonWealth Village was one of the best places I have ever lived. One of J.W.'s strengths was bring people together, and I liked that very much about him. I regret not keeping in touch with him more. He made a big positive difference in many lives. I will not forget him.
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James Maliekal
james.maliekal@gmail.com
Thursday October 15, 2009 at
11:22 PM
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Dear JW,
Life at the "Village" was a great experience for me, thanks to you , and the many friends I made there because of you. You had a heart that was truly big, full of warmth and sincerity. You were a brother to me. You will remain forever in my memories. Dear Whitley, my heartfelt condolences to you and family. Wish I could be there to pay my last respects. May god bless you.
James
Toronto, Canada
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staci lee
Tuesday October 13, 2009 at
11:25 PM
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I just wanted to say i am sorry for you loss your dad was one of my closiest friends wish i could have been there to pay my respects
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Francois LIBLIN
Monday October 12, 2009 at
10:47 AM
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Thanks a lot for all that you did for me when i was in Commonwealth village in Lexington MY in 2003. I liked the usa thanks to you. Francois - Paris, France.
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Armela
Monday October 12, 2009 at
10:19 AM
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Dear Whitley! I am deeply sad about your loss. JW was a great man, friend, with a big heart. My heartfelt condolences goes to you and to the family. We will alwayes remember this incredible friend and treasure the CommonWealth Memories. May he rest in peace. Armela from Tirana, Albania.
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Ingo Berentzen
Monday October 12, 2009 at
9:35 AM
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Dear Whitley, J.W. always has been a good and special friend to me and I will always remember him as being such. He has been taken great care of us 'Villagers'. May God bless you and your family!
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Linda Marie Golier
Sunday October 11, 2009 at
2:29 AM
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Dear Whitley -- I never lived at Commonwealth Village but I had many good friends who did and I spent a lot of time there. I don't know if you remember me, but I did meet you on several occasions, and heard your father talk about you with pride many times. JW was not only a friend to each of us individually, but it is because of him that many of us became friends with each other. This was his true talent in life, spreading an attitude of welcome-ness and openness that changed us all for the better and gave us the gift of lifelong friendships. It has been over 6 years since I first met the people I know from Commonwealth Village, and they are among my dearest friends to this day. We have your father to thank for that. This is how he will be remembered and live on -- by the hundreds of people who will carry memories of his warmth and the effect it had in their lives.
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Ann E. Graves
Saturday October 10, 2009 at
1:48 PM
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I worked with JW at UK. He was a very nice person, and I truly missed him when I retired. I enjoyed his smile and sense of humor. May God comfort the family.
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Karen Mills
Saturday October 10, 2009 at
8:51 AM
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He will be sorely missed by family and friends.
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Margie James
Friday October 9, 2009 at
7:12 PM
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Whitley, Karen and Barbara, Words just express how sad I am that J.W. is gone. He was funny, sweet, and a true friend. He will be missed by many many people.
With much love,
Margie
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Melissa Hines
Friday October 9, 2009 at
12:28 PM
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Whitley,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I have been thinking of your father often in the past few weeks and how important he was to all of us. I remembered him introducing himself as a the Mayor and how he was more than a friend, he was that older brother looking out for all of us. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Hines (Commonweath Village)
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Inma
Friday October 9, 2009 at
5:19 AM
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From Tenerife, Spain, un abrazo muy fuerte Whitley!!! Your father took care of me in very difficult moments of my life. He always behaved as a great person with us.
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John Whitley Mills, 52, of Barboursville, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009. He was born July 5, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Jack and Ruby Manning Mills. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ramona Jean Mills. He is survived by one daughter, Whitley Mills of Lexington, KY, and one sister, Barbara Perry of Orlando, Florida. Friends may call from 6-7 pm Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. 
