Herman Pilkington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 10, 2021, at the age of 86. Herman was a proud member of Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church in Greenback. Preceded in death by father, Robert Worth Pilkington; mother, Esta Millsaps Pilkington; brother, Ray Pilkington and sister, Rosella Pilkington. Survived by loving wife of 61 years Margaret Arden Pilkington; daughter, Sherry Pilkington Sherwood; sons and daughters-in-law, Jarvis and Deborah Pilkington, Kenneth and Teresa Pilkington, Michael and Donna Pilkington; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; whom he cherished very much, his sisters, Irene, Lula, Beulah, Lois and brothers, Vestal and Luther. Funeral service 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel Reverend Bobby Kirkland officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:00 AM Wednesday at Four Mile Cemetery for the graveside and interment service. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.www.millerfuneralhome.org