Billy Joe Mills Obituary
The family of Billy Joe Mills of Richton, Mississippi announces his passing on November 5, 2026. Billy, born on April 29, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Billy Joe Mills to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Barbara Mills; his parents, P. C. Mills and Roberta Mills; and his siblings, Johnny Ray, Bobbie Jean, Bobby Faye and Malcolm.
He is survived by: his children, Joey Mills (Ellie), Joann Freeman (Jimmie), Janet Walley (Dennis) and Jennifer Anderson; his grandchildren, Jamie Freeman (Ginger), Josh Freeman, Jeanna Freeman, Micah Mills (Sarah), Marley McGree (Lance), Mason Mills, Dustin Walley, Dillon Walley (Shelby), Lanae Mattox (Chris), Reign Freeman (Kristian) and Brianna Walley (Micah); and his sister Marlene James. He is also survived by 25 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Jones & Son Funeral Home-Richton (104 Cypress St, Richton, MS 39476). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
