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Joseph Mullins Obituary

Joseph Alfred Mullins, 87, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2010. He was an Army Air Force veteran, serving as a cryptographer during World War II. He was retired from an outstanding 55 year career with Mutual of Omaha, during which he earned many national Top Salesman awards. He was an active member of Evangel Foursquare Church where he served on the church council. Al is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Treva Via Mullins; his parents, Joseph Herbert Mullins and Doris Muncy Mullins; and a brother, Roy Edward Mullins. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Dan Mullins and wife, Stella, of Oklahoma, Debbie Mullins Duncan and husband, L.B., Steve Mullins and wife, Linda, and Peggy Mullins, all of Salem; five grandsons, Joshua Mullins, Ian Duncan, Caleb Mullins, Joseph Mullins, Matthew Mullins; one granddaughter, Gabby Mullins; two great-grandchildren; and several step grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Wallace Mullins; longtime family friend, Debbie Lynn Ratliff; and a very special caregiver of three years, Muriel Irvin. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with Pastor Ken Wright and Pastor Tim Wright officiating. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider the Evangel Foursquare Church, 2630 Hardy Road, Vinton Va. 24179, or to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 12, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2010.

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Connie Sheppard

April 14, 2010

Debbie and Peggy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.

April 12, 2010

Peggy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Al was a great
Christian and an example of goodness. We know God will be your
comfort and support during this time. We love you.
Ken and Becky Criner

Elaine McCauley

April 12, 2010

Dear Steve, Peggy, and all the Mullins' family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
May you find comfort in all the memories and knowing you will see your parents again in Heaven.
Take care of yourself.

James & Elaine McCauley & Family

April 11, 2010

Dear Family:

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy upon the passing of Al. My mother, Pauline Muncy Hoback, is Al's first cousin. Doris, Al's mother and my mother's dad, Sidney Muncy's sister. When Doris was alive we used to visit from time to time and always enjoyed both family and Christian fellowship together. Triva was always so gracious and bubbly and fun to be around. My mother, Pauline, is now 89 (will be 90 in October) has had two strokes and has to use a walker. She has severe memory loss due to the trauma from the strokes. My husband and I live with and care for her. Because of her health and my husband's work schedule, we will be unable to be with you either during family visitation or during the memorial service. Please know, however, that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I know that his passing from this life into the next was indeed a time of celebration, as he was joyfully reunited with his mother and his dear, sweet Triva, who I am sure quickly ushered him to meet face-to-face his Lord and Savior, Jesus.

May God, the Holy Spirit, give you His peace and comfort, and may the care and love of others around you sustain you during this time of transition.

Love and Blessings,

Dianne Poff Decker
Pauline Muncy Hoback

Nita Muliins

April 11, 2010

he will be really missed and will always be my father in law. they were the best in laws any one could have. I LOVED THEM BOTH DEARLY. nita mullins

April 11, 2010

To the Mullins Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I always thought a lot of him. He was truly a gentleman and a man of God. I don't recall meeting any of you, but I am a distant cousin. My father was Bernard Newberry Webb, son of Dora Webb. May God be with you during the days ahead.
Lillian Webb Snuffer
Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
Cannon Ball, North Dakota

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