Mr. Perry Mills, 76, of Bimble, passed away Saturday morning, October 24, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Hospice Care Center in Somerset. He was the son of the late Rev. Lester and Dorothy Mills born July 22, 1950 in Knox County.

Perry was a proud coal miner and enjoyed spending his free time woodworking, gardening and working on cars and trucks. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army.

In 1974, he united in marriage with Edna Knuckles and to this union a daughter was born. Later in 1995, he united in marriage with Mary Faye Epperson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faye Mills; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leslie Mills, Alvie Mills, Albert Mills and wife, Florence, Kenneth Mills and wife, Wanda, Whitley Mills and wife, Willa Sue and Betty Mills; nephews, Terry Mills and Eric Dozier and nieces, Kendrah Carter and Melissa Mills.

Survivors include his loving daughter, Lois Jean Barnes and husband, Larry, of Newport, TN; special sisters, Elizabeth Mills and Opal Dozier and husband, Doug, all of Bimble; special brothers, Arthur Mills of Girdler and Lois Mills of Bimble; beloved grandchildren, Caitlyn Hunley and husband, James, Nicholas Johnson and girlfriend, Alexis, and Sawyer Barnes; very special great-grandson, Levi James Hunley; sisters-in-law, Shirley Mills of Middlesboro, Beulah Mills of Baughman and Ruth Mills of Himyar; special nieces, Teresa and husband, Skip, Linda and husband, Mike, Megan and husband, Eric, Kathy and husband, Carlos, Kristina and husband, Eric, Dorothy and Betty Jo; special nephews, Marvin, Larry and wife, Kim, Daniel, Darrell and wife, Joanie, Arthur Ray, Michael and Mark and wife, Sandy; several great-nieces and nephews; among other loved ones and dear friends.

A celebration of his life will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Saturday, October 31 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Jerry Smith and Rev. Herman Mills officiating.

Friends may visit at the funeral home Saturday after 12 Noon until the service time.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.