- Date Of Birth: January 15, 1950
- Date Of Death: January 26, 2022
- State: Colorado
Charles Joseph Mills Sr. 72, also known as Chuck, Big Chucky, and Tunka to his loved ones, of Centennial, Colorado passed away at St.
He was a special education teacher for 38 years at Manual, Gateway, and Rangeview High Schools. He coached football and track for 43 years. Chuck won the 1993 6A state football championship as a coach of the Overland Trailblazers. Chuck’s superpower was the ability to build relationships. He was a servant leader that believed in unconditional love, honor, respect, and positively impacting the lives of the people and community around him. He was admired, loved, and respected by his family, students, athletes, and coworkers. He was a teacher, coach, mentor, role model, best friend, grandfather, and father to several students and athletes that went on to successful careers in their chosen line of work, many who became teachers, professors, and coaches themselves.
He married his high school sweetheart Sharon DeJiacomo on August 2, 1969, in Westminster, Colorado. They were married for 52 amazing years. He is survived by his wife Sharon, son Charles (Chukk Jr.), daughter in law Chani, and granddaughter Taylor Mills, all of Centennial, Colorado, and brother Tom Mills of Redmond, Oregon. He was predeceased by his parents Sidney Leroy and Elsie Corrine Mills.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As you know in September 2018, Chuck was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was surrounded by the best and brightest team of medical professionals. They were true warriors in his battle as they fought back, and Chuck was diagnosed in remission in April 2021.
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