Edward Alan Millis, 72, passed away of natural causes on Monday September 2 ^nd .  Born on October 16, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa he was the middle of three children of Bert Millis, Jr. and Floydine Millis.  He attended Valley High School and Drake University in Des Moines Iowa.  He earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University and an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami.  He married Sharon Carberry in 1970 with whom he had two children who survive him, Bert John Millis and Julie Millis Freidus.  He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Colby Alexander Millis and Lindsey Elizabeth Millis, his life partner, Kerian Reigel, his older brother, Terrence Millis, his younger sister, Laura Anundsen and numerous nieces and nephews.  Ed was a highly respected local Estate Planning and Real Estate attorney practicing in Ormond Beach for over 30 years.  He will be remembered as a dedicated professional, fun-loving friend and travel enthusiast, but loving patriarch is how he will be remembered by those closest to him. A memorial service will be held in his honor November 2 ^nd , 2019 from 4:00-6:00 at Lohman funeral home in Ormond Beach.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Halifax Humane Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the care of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond Beach. Condolences for the family may be shared at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com .