The life and contribution of Rev. Lewis A. Mills make great reading for everyone who cares about a true understanding of upstate South Carolina over the past generation. Lewis is a caring, thoughtful, and balanced individual who served his community and his congregations with honor and vision. He has lived with the challenges of race and the impediments to opportunity for African Americans consistently offering a firm appreciation for what is right and just. He has demonstrated a caring spirit, attempting to improve the society that we share. His life story is important, valuable, and a true source of learning. Past Mayor, Bill Barnet, Barnet Development Corporation, Spartanburg, SC