He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Battle of the Bulge. Burt worked at Holston Defense Corporation before retiring with 40 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nancy Mullins; wife, Margaret Irene (Green) Mullins; sister, Ruby Mullins Eidson; brothers Oda, Wilson, Wiley, Joe, Ance, Herman, Ben, and Emmit "Dud" Mullins; sisters Elsie Elkins, Arlena Reece, and Roxie Reece; and beloved grandson John David Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Eva, of Kingsport; three daughters, Nancy Gray, Vicky Christian, and Sabra Mullins; son-in-law Doug Christian whom he loved like a son; three grandchildren, Bo Gray (wife Joyce), Ryan Christian, and Whitney Christian; and great grandchildren Claire and Cole Gray.
Very special thanks to Rusty Reed who gave compassionate care and love beyond expectations. To the nurses of Amedisys, Eleanor, Sandra, and Annette, your kindness, understanding, and "care with dignity" to our whole family, but especially our father, is appreciated beyond words.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Reverend Ray Mullins officiating. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 10 a.m. at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.christiansells.com
He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Battle of the Bulge. Burt worked at Holston Defense Corporation before retiring with 40 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nancy Mullins; wife, Margaret Irene (Green) Mullins; sister, Ruby Mullins Eidson; brothers Oda, Wilson, Wiley, Joe, Ance, Herman, Ben, and Emmit "Dud" Mullins; sisters Elsie Elkins, Arlena Reece, and Roxie Reece; and beloved grandson John David Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Eva, of Kingsport; three daughters, Nancy Gray, Vicky Christian, and Sabra Mullins; son-in-law Doug Christian whom he loved like a son; three grandchildren, Bo Gray (wife Joyce), Ryan Christian, and Whitney Christian; and great grandchildren Claire and Cole Gray.
Very special thanks to Rusty Reed who gave compassionate care and love beyond expectations. To the nurses of Amedisys, Eleanor, Sandra, and Annette, your kindness, understanding, and "care with dignity" to our whole family, but especially our father, is appreciated beyond words.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Reverend Ray Mullins officiating. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 10 a.m. at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.christiansells.com
Family Members
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Ben Jessie Mullins
1900–1976
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Nellie Arlena "Arlena" Mullins Reece
1902–1991
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Mattie Roxie "Roxie" Mullins Reece
1904–1993
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Emmit Cann "Dud" Mullins
1906–1987
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William Herman Mullins Sr
1908–1979
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Joe Thomas Mullins
1910–1981
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Elsie Mae Mullins Elkins
1912–2000
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Ance Edward Mullins
1914–1934
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Wilson A Mullins
1916–1985
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Wiley Mullins
1918–1970
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Ruby Nadine Mullins Eidson
1920–2009
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Oda Miller Mullins
1923–2008
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