Bob Mills, founder of Bob Mills Furniture, dies at 79

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Bob Mills, the founder of Bob Mills Furniture, has died, his family announced in a statement Monday. He was 79.

Mills is described by his family as a husband and father who built the company on hard work, relationships and a belief in people.

“He was incredibly proud of this company, but even more importantly, he was proud of the people who made it what it is today,” the family said.

Founded in 1971, the family said Bob Mills Furniture will continue to operate, guided by the values that have defined the company. The Oklahoma-based chain opened a store in east Wichita on November 5, 2021.

Funeral and memorial arrangements have not yet been determined, the family said. They plan to share details when available.