Milburn Proffitt, age 81, of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1943, in Daysville, Tennessee. He was a member and deacon at the Daysville Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403 F&AM.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John Walter Proffitt and Lue Elcy Price Proffitt; sisters: Esther Brown, Mary Smith, and Jane Grasham; brother: Houston Walter Proffitt; and 1 infant brother and 2 infant sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Sandra “Kay” Proffitt; daughter: Nancy Leigh Proffitt Spurling (Tim); son: Paul Edd Proffitt; grandchildren: Grayson David Proffitt, Joshua Lee Spurling, Josie Marlo Proffitt, and Tanner Nobel Proffitt; and several nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 5 until 7 p.m. Eastern. A memorial service will follow with Rev. Hascue Carter officiating. Cremation arrangements have been made and a private family interment will be held at a later date.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.

Instead of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Daysville Baptist Church.