Christopher Paul Mills, 24, of Cabot died Tuesday at his home.

Born Feb. 21, 1980, in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Edward O. Mills Jr. and Celene Newman Mills.

He attended Duquesne University, where he was working on his doctorate of pharmacy degree. He worked in the Providence Pharmacy and the maintenance department at Concordia Home.

Mr. Mills was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Butler. He enjoyed sports, including hunting, fishing and golfing.

Surviving are his father, of Butler; his mother, Celene Mills of Cabot; a sister, Michelle Lynn Mills of Sarver; a brother, Robert James Mills of Cabot; his paternal grandfather, Edward D. Mills of Cheswick; his paternal grandmother, Sarajane Mills of Cowansville; his maternal grandmother, Joan "Mimi" Newman of Cabot; and two nieces, Lenae and Kaylyn.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harold "Pappy" Newman.

MILLS - Friends of Christopher Paul Mills, who died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today atFOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Timothy Manwell officiating. Burial will follow at St. Luke Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road Butler, PA 16001.