Rickey Dean Mills

Rickey Dean Mills, 67, of Philadelphia, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 after a lengthy illness with cancer. Rickey was born on July 21, 1955 in Amarillo, Texas to the late Billy Dean Mills and Eva P. McNure.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald, Donald, Danny, and Randy Mills; stepson, Michael E. Underwood.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Carolyn D. Mills; brothers, Billy Mills and Terry Mills, both of Georgia; 3 stepchildren, Trina (Billy Joe) Layfield, Loretta (Jack) Russell, Sherri Hurley (Rendle Thornton); along with several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Rickey or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.