Clyde David Mullins, Sr.

A Celebration of Life, A Celebration of Love

CLYDE DAVID MULLINS, SR.

Clyde David Mullins, Sr. age 93, known by some as "Red", "Cowboy", "Tex", "Dad', "Uncle Clyde", "Grandpa", "Brother Mullins", others said he coined the word, ‘Bad Mama Jamma’, passed away on May 14, 2024.  He was born to Alfred Mullins and Eleanor Mullins on April 9, 1931, in Dundee, Mississippi.  Before he met and married Catherine Watkins, in 1955, he fathered daughter, Joe Ethel Rogers of Akron, Ohio and another daughter that has since passed on, Joyce Mullins of Chicago, Illinois.  The union with Catherine brought forth 6 children: 1 Girl, Carol; 5 boys: Clyde Jr, Clayton, Craig, Cedric and Carl.  

 Accomplishments

Graduated from Marks High School in Charleston, Mississippi.  March,1951, he entered the US Army as a private, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal in 1953.  In 1956, as an employee of US Steel Works of Gary, acquired skill level of Journeyman Pipefitter, and also acquired Certification of Plumbing and Heating at the American Technical Institute.  Hobbies were Bowling and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White sox baseball teams.  He was a member of the H &H club, (Helping Hand).  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He was a long-time dedicated church member affiliated with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Gary, Indiana.  He served as a faithful member as the Church’s plumber, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Church treasurer, Church Trustee, Men’s Choir, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Council member, attended Bible study, participated in Church Plays and Fashion Shows, and served as a personal chauffeur for the Eldest member of the church.

Reflections 

Had great respect for and loved his Mother, Eleanor Mullins, deeply.  He had a ‘one-of-a kind’ unique personality, one that would draw people to him.  He was very popular, well-liked, and loved by all.

Back in the day, was a good dancer for his age, everywhere he went, he was the ‘Life of the Party’, everyone knew him, and recognized that laugh. Spoke in parables that had life relevant meaning. As life is sometimes funny, so was he.

Loved his grandchildren and assisted with their personal endeavors and their education.

He had a collection of those vintage 78 rpm’s vinyl records. which are now antiques. Every Christmas he would bring them out of their individual album covers and play them.   As children, we would laugh, because we could hear every scratch on every record he played on the turntable.

That was back in the day!

He lived a long and rich life. No one could forget his signature way of dressing because he ‘Dressed Sharp as a Tack ‘ with his 3-piece suits, Cowboy belt buckles, Cowboy hats, Ostrich and Snakeskin boots and shoes.  All matching from Head-to-toe!

Dad, we’re going to miss that laugh!  What a Legacy!

History

He was preceded in death by his Parents:  Alfred Mullins and Eleanor Mullins, his wife: Catherine Mullins, his siblings: Clarence Mullins, L.C. Chambers, Delois Hudson, Bernice Robinson, Sally Gillespie; his son Carl Eugene Mullins and daughter: Joyce Mullins and his Grandsons: Clyde David Mullins, III and Cedric Jay Mullins, Jr.  

He is survived by his Sister, Dorothy Jenkins of Chicago, Illinois., Children: Joe Ethel Rogers of Akron, Ohio, Carol Mullins – Mbaye (Mamou), of Indianapolis, Indiana, Clyde David Mullins, Jr., of Greenville, South Carolina,  Clayton Alfred Mullins , Sr.,(Roshela) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina,  Craig Alan Mullins, Sr., of Gary, Indiana, and Cedric Jay Mullins , Sr. (Joeszette) of Gary, Indiana, a host of nieces,  nephews, and cousins,  18 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.