Barbourville, Ky. – Buford Mills , 73, of Jeff's Creek, Flat Lick, Kentucky passed away on March 29, 2023 at home.  Buford was the son of Alonzo Mills and Marie Grubb Mills born to them March 31, 1949, in Knox County, Kentucky.

Buford was a member of Fellowship Missionary Church.  He was a retired logger, with a strong work ethic and loved his family.  In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors and four wheeling with family, including his cherished grandchildren.  Buford also enjoyed gardening with his dear friend and neighbor Forestine Mills and admiring the many hummingbirds that frequented his feeders.

Left to mourn his passing is son Buford Mills, Jr. (wife Chrissy), daughters Lisa Smith and Teresa Fultz (husband Greg), brother Clark Jefferson "CJ" (wife Joyce), sister Betty Faye Mills (Larry), six grandchildren, Chris Smith (wife Jamie), Ryan Smith, Matthew Mills (wife Jayme), Marcus Lee Mills, Haley Mills, Jasper Mills, and two great grandchildren, Blake Mills and Vance Mills.  Emma Lee, Buford's first wife and mother of his children, also survives him.  Buford was preceded in death by sisters Lola Mae Mills, Judy Gail Brown, Janice Sue Cooper, Ruby Pearl Mills, brothers Billy Ray Mills and Bobbie Lynn Mills, and granddaughter Amanda Jewel Mills.

The Mills family will receive friends at Hopper Funeral Home Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 12:00 PM until the funeral hour of 2:00 PM.  Reverend Kennon Roark will officiate.  Musical tributes to be performed by Tammy Marion and Carlos and Irene Mills.  Interment will follow the funeral service in the Mills Family Farm at 3504 Jeff's Creek, Flat Lick, Kentucky.  Casket Bearers will be beloved family members.

The Hopper family, Victoria Hopper and Sally Hopper, and the staff of Hopper Funeral Home express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Buford Mills .

Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of servicing all arrangements for Mr. Buford Mills .