Alexander Wesley Mille, 93, of El Paso Arkansas went to be with the Lord, August 27, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1928 in Ellsworth, Maine to the late Alexander Mille and Anna Belle Schauman Mille. In 1945, Alex signed up for military service at the height of World War II. He became an airplane mechanic for the Marine Night Fighters Unit. In 1949, at the age of 21, Alex was discharged with honors from the United States Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant. Alex met the love of his life, Eleanor Thurston Morgan of Miami, Florida, while attending the University of Miami. Alex began his career as a Federal Mediator for the United States Government, facilitating union labor disputes between companies and union members. In 1963, Alex took the position of Federal Mediator in Little Rock, Arkansas. Alex loved being a mediator, and he had the uncanny ability to remain impartial with both parties to come to the fairest decisions. Alex was a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) and the American Legion, Chapter 91. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Little Rock Arkansas. He was a fierce friend to all he met and those with whom he served, attending all Marine Night Fighter reunions he could and donating to his local VA and Wounded Warrior programs. After retiring, Alex and Eleanor split their time between their farm in El Paso, Arkansas and Alex’s beloved home state of Maine. In Maine, Alex would volunteer at the local Salmon Conservatory and support all the local businesses. Alex and Eleanor enjoyed picnics on the beaches, wild blueberry picking, and drives along the coast to watch the leaves change colors. When family and friends came to visit the A&E B&B (Alexander & Eleanor Bed & Breakfast), Alex served as the un-official Maine tour guide. In El Paso, Alex was always ready to impart his advice and wisdom to all his grandchildren or take them on rides around the farm on the electric mule, the riding lawn mower, or the tractor. He also loved finding new hobbies, including stained glass making, wood carving, farming, gardening, and tinkering in his shops. Memorial Service Tribute Celebrating Alex’s Life will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2nd at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. prior to service. Visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook for full obituary and guest register.
