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William "Bill" Mullins

1941 - 2012

William "Bill" Mullins obituary, 1941-2012, Alexander, NC

BORN

1941

DIED

2012

William Mullins Obituary

William "Bill" Mullins

Alexander - Sergeant Major William Lee Mullins, U.S. Army Retired, 70, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

A native of Rockcastle County, KY, he had lived in Buncombe County the past 30 years. He retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years of proudly serving his country and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He also was an ROTC Instructor for a number of years at Owen High School.

Mr. Mullins was a son of the late John and Effie Mullins.

Surviving are his wife, Eva Joy Justice Mullins of the home; son, Vernon Thomas Reese, II and wife Jeanna of Asheville; daughter, Leslie Yaung and husband Joe of Hendersonville; granddaughter, Ariana Yaung, the love of Papa's life; sisters, Patricia Miller of Mosley, VA and Phyllis Thompson of Clarksville, TN; brothers, Bobby Mullins of Dryden, VA and Ray Mullins of Big Stone Gap, VA.

Funeral services will be held 2 P.M. Saturday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with the Rev. John Warren officiating.

Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

To sign Mr. Mullins' "guest book" on line, please go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Mar. 30, 2012.
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He was a good man. Enjoyed the time we shared together. Thank you for helping me get straight with school...Semper Fi

JC Maloney

March 31, 2012

He was a good man. Enjoyed the time we shared together. Thank you for helping me get straight with school...

JC Maloney

March 31, 2012

You will be missed, so sorry to the family. Mr. Bill was a great JROTC teacher. With love.

Angie Sartor

March 30, 2012

To the family: As you grieve of sadness may the "hearer of prayer" help you to endure this time of sorrow and grant you peace. My deepest condolences. (Psalms 65:2)

March 30, 2012

You were more than an ROTC Instructor to so many! You were our confidant and our friend. May your road home be filled with joy and Heavenly blessings!

Leeanna Morgan

March 30, 2012

Bill, it was my honor to be called your daughter for 6 years. You are missed, but I hope you know that my life has been all the better for having you be a part of it. Rest in Jesus.

Jeanna Barnett-Reese

March 30, 2012

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