William Ronnie Mills "Tom Punch", age 70, of Heidrick, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Carl and Vivian McWilliams Mills, born to them on June 10, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tom Punch was a well known self-employed Knox County Barber, having worked for many years at the Lumpkins Barber Shop, and also his own shop for many years. He was a 1971 Graduate of the LaMar Barber College in Michigan; and a Member of the Highland Park Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving family: His children: Rebecca Gray and husband, Jeremy of Barbourville; and Donald Kereazes and wife, Ann of Michigan.
His two grandchildren: Gabe and Aiden Gray.
His two brothers: Rick Mills and wife, Sheila of Barbourville; and Lynn Mills and wife, Debbie of Corbin; and many other relatives, and dear friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for William Ronnie Mills " Tom Punch" will be 2:30 P.M. Thursday, February 16, 2017 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeffrey Branum officiating.
Burial will follow in the Barbourville Cemetery.

Those serving as Pallbearers will be: Kris Mills, Robert Philpot, Mike Deaton, Mark McHargue, Doug Broughton and Jeff McWilliams.

The Mills family will receive friends after 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Hopper Funeral Home, and after 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, and until the hour of service.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.