Services for Johnny Lee “Bubba” Mills, 67, of Lufkin, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ty Phillips and Bro. Jacob Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will follow in the McKindree Cemetery.
Mr. Mills was born December 30, 1950 in Lufkin and passed away June 1, 2018 in Lufkin. He was the son of Emma Jean (Fredregill) Mills and the late Eugene Mills.
Bubba was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman and hard worker with a wicked sense of humor. Mr. Mills adored his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time outdoors with them. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from TxDOT after 30 years as a state inspector He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include wife, Susan Mills; son and wife, Johnny Mills, Jr. and Shawna, all of Lufkin; daughter and husband, Rhonda Barnhart and Cameron of WY; daughter and husband, Emily Hodge and Arron; son, Mitchell Grimes, all of Lufkin; 11 grandchildren, Ethan, Wesley, Cordell, Ryan, Charles, Vivien, Misti, Reagan, Ryleigh, Seth and Liam; 2 great-grandchildren, Thomas and Liam; mother, Jean Mills; 2 brothers, Larry Mills and wife, Maryann; and Gary “Skeeter” Mills, all of Lufkin; sister, Nanette “Sissy” Foster and Kelly of Virginia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by son, Christopher Grimes.
Pallbearers are Steve Clark, Roy McClendon, Royce Oliver, Fred Hampton, Roy Perkins and Larry Henserling.
Honorary pallbearer is Jackie Nichols.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.
Services are in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home
