James Herbert (J.H.) Mills

James Herbert (J.H.) Mills of Knoxville, departed this life August 21, 2015 at Lifecare Center of Morristown after a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1935 in Knoxville, TN where he lived the majority of his life. He professed faith at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. J.H. was a community minded individual with a love for life and serving others which was evident by his service in the Army at an early age and subsequently serving Knox County as a Fireman in the Knoxville Fire Department until his retirement. Preceding him in death were his mother, Pauline McGoldrick Mills; father, David Cecil Mills Sr; beloved sister, Judy (McCall); sister-in-law, Barbara Mills; several aunts and uncles including special uncle, James Mills and special aunt, Mildred Coffey. He leaves behind his brother, David Crockett Mills Jr (Barbara); nephew, Dean Alan Mills (Priscilla); nieces, Debra Hurst (A.J.), Sherri, Kim, and Christy; great nephews, Logan, Jonathan, Justin (Britany); and great nieces, Jessica (Mark) and Laura Jordon (Justin). He also leaves behind a host of cousins and other relatives including special cousins, Mike and Larry Mills, Sherry French, Claudia Sue Stump and Patsy and a very special great aunt, Clara May Wilson of Knoxville. A military funeral service was held Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery. .