Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Paul Mullins Obituary

News Death Notice

MULLINS, Paul "Moon" age 71, of Franklin passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Hillspring Healthcare Center in Springboro. The Menifee County, Kentucky native was born on September 24, 1936. Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1958. He was a broadcaster and musician in the Miami Valley for over 40 years. For more information on Paul's life, go to : www.myclassiccountry.com He was a member of the Lincoln Lodge F&AM. Preceding him in death were his parents, Corbitt and Beryl (Egleston) Mullins; and a brother, Richard David Mullins of Carlisle. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Prudence; a son, William Joseph (Tammy) Mullins of Cedarville; a daughter, Christy Mullins (Matt) Jones of Middletown; a brother; Clyde (Patty) Mullins of Frenchburg, Kentucky; and three sisters, Phyllis (Roy) Byrd of Frenchburg, Kentucky, Jeri (Rick) Johnson of Winchester, Kentucky, Betty Smith of Tennessee, and a sister-in-law, Linda Kaye Mullins Mahaffey of Carlisle. He also leaves three grandchildren, Daniel Paul and Sarah Lynn Mullins of Cedarville and Anthony Keith Jones of Middletown; and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 40 N. Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066 with burial to follow in Miami Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3:00pm until 9:00pm at the funeral home with Masonic services at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the University of Cincinnati, Gardner Family Center for Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders. To make a gift to the Gardner Family Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, please visit www.Giveto.UC.edu The family would like to express special thanks to Talmage and Alma Perkins, Becky Hollon, Megan Brugger, Dr. Andrew Duker of the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Richard Chamberlain and the staff of Hillspring Care Facility for their dedication. Condolences may be sent to www.anderson-fh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal-News on Aug. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Mullins

70 Entries

Virginia Correll

June 18, 2011

A man who loved his family and his music. Still missed.

Brenda Keck

November 28, 2009

while living in Dayton Ohio, listened to his music. He was a wonderful musician and had an extrodionary sense of humor, and unique personality. He will be missed

NORMA JEAN WATKINS

September 1, 2008

MOON ,MULLINS. BROUGHT CONVERSATION IN OUR HOME FOR YEARS .HE WAS A GUEST IN OUR HOME .ANYTIME ,JUST LIKE HE WAS HERE IN PERSON .WE WILL SURLY MISS HIM . HE WAS A PART OF OUR DAILY LIFE.HE TALKED ABOUT THE GOOD TIMES , AND HE NEW THE HARD TIMES TOO . HE ACKNOWLEGED ALL HIS LISTNERS ,AND HE COULD ENTERTAIN WITH HIS MUSIC .

BEVERLY DEER

September 1, 2008

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

paul morgerson

August 29, 2008

I am really sorry for your loss I am a bluegrass picker myself and I know that he is entertaining heaven with his fiddle. GOD BLESS paul morgerson

B Boggs

August 22, 2008

I remeber my dad talking about the music by Moon many times. He loved to listen and play bluegrass all the time. May GOD be with you through this time of sorrow

Mark Mason

August 16, 2008

Moon did a wonderful job of bringing the "REAL MEANING of COUNTRY MUSIC" to the Miami Valley during his days at WPFB and later developing the network from Xenia. Joe and family, I know you will do your father's memory well by keeping up this tradition.

"John R Engineer"

August 14, 2008

Rest in Peace, Paul...

from a lot of us who knew you, and respected you above all

Fellow, PFB'er

bill moore

August 13, 2008

sorry to hear about moon, i have listen to him many times and shot trap with him many atime. we will miss him very much at the amvets in hillsboro bill moore post 61 commander

Ruth Mullins

August 13, 2008

Sorry to here about your Husband and dad.Our prayers are with you.My husband name is Paul Mullins and I have a brother -in -law name Joe Mulluns. We would get calls for Moon Mullins all the time.

Joe Kennedy

August 13, 2008

Sory for your lost Joe,God has a better place for us all.May God hold you and the rest of the family clost at this time of your lives.

Bobbie Lou Chestnut-Elliott

August 11, 2008

Joe,
I loved listening to your dad when I first moved to Ohio...Moon's account
of Homer's and his "life everlasting gravy" will stay with me
forever...He gave us so many belly laughs & he represented the best of
country, My sympathies.....may God bless y'all
and your families...

Mike

August 11, 2008

I really enjoyed listening to Moon. He really had a lot of knowledge in the Country Music business. If he didn't know something, he would go look it up and get back with you.

Billy Smith

August 11, 2008

I loved to listen to Moons stories. Two that pop in my head are, I want to introduce you to a new band member. We got him from a Rock & Roll band. He was smoking them quire lookings cigarettes. We had to have him Babtized & get a hair cut. Once when he was mad at Joe he said I throed his chair & plate out in the yard.God Bless Moom Mullins there will never be another.

The Grace Brothers Blue Grass Gospel Band

August 10, 2008

Joe & Family,

Your Dad will be Sorely missed; our Hearts are with you and Family.

Ed, Ken, Larry, Mike

Gina Walling

August 10, 2008

Joe, I am so sorry about your loss, your family will be in my prayers. I have thought of you often over the years. We had a good time in school and I will always cherish those memories. E-mail me and we can stay in touch.

Bob Rosengarten

August 8, 2008

Moon was as real as real could get. I was very blessed to get to "shake and howdy" with him one afternoon in Xenia at WBZI. Just like a friend I'd known all my life. He liked to say, "Thanks for letting me run though your transistors" I told him he still runs though vaccum tubes in some people's old radios. Sometime after that he talked about the battery Philco radio he listened to as a "young-un" in Menifee Co KY and later having an AC radio that "Wasn't worth a snap". He went from a conversation with a visitor in the studio over to an announncement over the radio effortlessly. Man, could he predict weather! No matter what kind of day I had, 10 minutes of Moon perked it right up. One of the best, one of the true legends, what else is there to say?

Merlin Brent Ingram

August 7, 2008

My prayers to the family, I recall my dad Merlin Ingram talk about coon hunting with Moon and Earl Wells the sheriff of menifee co ky 50s and 60s I was raised in his hometown of Frenchburg during that time,he did the first broadcast of gospel music in Mt. Sterling at a raido station my parents sang at. my GOD bless, his family.

MRMRS BRUCE & DELAINE HARLOW SR

August 7, 2008

TO MOON FAMILY ; you all are in our prayeRS. moon touched our life each an ever day we had listened to MOON DAILY he was like FAMILY i grew up about 20miles FROM moon in ky, he will BE MISSED. BRUCE AN DEE HARLOW,

KEN & MARY O'DANIEL

August 7, 2008

HE IS WITH THE LORD IN HEAVEN NOW. OUR LOVE, PRAYERS, & CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, & ALL WHO KNEW HIM.

Sue, Conley and Shannon Allen

August 7, 2008

Kristy, May you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories of your Dad.

CHARLES CARTER

August 7, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Thomas and Emily Wilmoth

August 7, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melvin Manns

August 7, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Wayne Carter

August 6, 2008

I remember driving to work from Miamisburg, Ohio to Middletown, Ohio listening to Moon Mullins at 6:00 AM on WPFB-AM.

The call letters WPFB were the initials of the current station owner Paul F. Braden. But Moon always said WPFB meant "We Play For Briars". "Briars" or "Braiarhoppers" is a nick name for "Kentuckians" for those of you of the younger generation.

Moon was fun to listen too. His self made off the cuff commericals for his sponsors were just as much if not more entertaining than the great Bluegrass and Traditional Country Music he played on his radio show.

His telling the time and outside temperature had a personal touch. He'd say, "It's 6:30 gurdy and it's colder than an Alaskan well diggers boots out there."

My favorite Moon Mullinism was, "Now That's Higher Than A Poor Man's Grocery Bill".

Hillbilly Heaven just got another member inducted. He'll be missed.

Lonnie McKinney

August 6, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Moon, He will be greatly missed. He was one of the great ones when he was with Ralph Stanley and many others.
I can remember when he was a D.J.
on WPFB Middletown. If he did not like a record, he would break it if it had any kind of Sax or Horn.

Ron McKiddy

August 6, 2008

I was never a big BlueGrass Fan, in the late 60's, early 70's I was into Rock, but I would walk into my home in Miamisburg, to find my Mom with Moon on the radio.. .. She would be fixing dinner and have WPFB on. We use to ask her to please tun that stuff off, but she would say NO That's Moon and my music. So we put up with it. Later in life,I would find Moon at places doing live shows and had the chance to say Hello to him, doubt he ever knew who I was.. Sad to see many of the DJ's I grew up with or radio people are passing.. Moon and Omar and the ones around back when I was a kid. My thoughts are with his family at this time..

Wally & Virginia Williams

August 6, 2008

Prude, Joe & Kristy, we are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We are out of state but have received several phone calls and e-mails telling us the sad news. He will surely be missed. We have many fond memories of him starting with our school days at Frenchburg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ace Spurlock

August 6, 2008

So Sorry to Hear about Moon, I will miss seeing him and listening to him on the radio. He will be sadly missed

Rhonda Kay Kilburn

August 6, 2008

When I was growing up I didn't know there was any other radio station other that Moon's. I always thought that the singers were in the radio station. (that is how young I was) All I knew was Moon just kept cranking them out. And if he really liked a song, he didn't care he would keep playing what he liked. A part of my child hood will go with him. I sure did love your station, and you.

millie anderson

August 6, 2008

joe and family, so sorry to hear about moon. i was introduced to his music when i married my husband 30 years ago. we always listened to and enjoyed his radio show. my husband passed away in nov. makes me feelgood to think david and moon are in heaven enjoying his music..

don dehart

August 6, 2008

so sorry to hear of moons passing my sympathy goes out to all his family may god comfort each of you

John Jones

August 6, 2008

The Death of "Moon" brought back a lot of memories of my Dad listening to Moon back in the "PFB" days long before Dad's passing in 1993. He was one of those Kentucky farm boys who came to Norwood to work and loved the feeling of home that Moon was able to put out through the radio. Of course I listened to Moon as well and have always had a love for the music that Moon played. That could be, after my retirement, I decided to try my hand at doing a radio show. Even though I never met him he was in a way a mentor for me. May Moon Mullins rest in peace as he plays Bluegrass in Heaven with my Dad on the front row urging him on.
BIG JOHN
WOBO Radio

Barbara Ronto

August 6, 2008

I worked at G.m. in Dayton and when he was onW,P.F.B I lessoned to him everyday coming home from work and had many good laughs from him he was one of a kind, I was also good friends to the Carter family that he sometimes played music with and they thought highly of him, I am so sorry he is gone, I send my condolences to the family, and wanted to tell you how much enjoyment be gave to so many of us in this area,

John Getter

August 6, 2008

It was a great privelege and honor to work with Moon at WPFB as I was beginning my broadcast run. He was such a very talented, funny and good man. He was generous with his compliments and on-target with his suggestions for this then-young kid. I filled in for him when he took ill one time and had an absolute blast playing the bluegrass music he had taught me to understand and appreciate. My personal pile of bluegrass CDs is a tribute to Moon and he comes to mind whenever I listen. He was a gift to our community, a tremendous and generous talent and an exceptional man. We are all lucky to have known him, and will never forget the great Moon as we keep it wrapped up good and warm and good 'n dry because... it never got no better nohow.

Jim White

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you Joe and the family. There was only one MOON MULLINS and we was all fortunate to have his music & talent be a part of our lives. Thank you Moon

Charlie & Marge Hale

August 6, 2008

We send our sympathy to yo all in the loss of dear Moon. May our Lord give you strength for the days ahead. Moon was THE BEST when we speak of bluegrass music. We always enjoyed the radio show.

Bill"Red" Creech

August 6, 2008

I was very saddened to hear of the death of "Moon" Mullins. I listened to him on WPFB for years.
Being from Kentucky myself, it sounded like I was listening to a long time friend, although we never really met.
I always respected very much that Moon always stuck to the traditional sounds of both country and bluegrass music, and did not waver from that standing.

JOE BAKER

August 6, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

John Smith

August 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family, Moon will be missed by all who know and love him for who he was.

Travis Howard

August 5, 2008

I am saddened to lose such a knowledgeable Appalachian, Moon has left us with many true traditional stories of Kentucky life; I enjoyed working with Moon at WBZI, He was always someone that brought me much happiness, just to hear him talk. I never will forget the time his car broke down on the way to Fairborn, I picked him up and brought him back to the radio station, on the way back, immediately it wasn’t long until we were in conversation about Kentucky, may God bless the entire family and Classic Country Radio.

Judy (Barker) Lacey

August 5, 2008

Phyllis, Clyde and Patty, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Paul will be greatly missed.

Lisa Hatfield

August 5, 2008

I remember Moon Mullins as a kid in Franklin Ohio. My mom and dad would go to a VFW and listen to him play. He was awesome. My parents loved him and I listened too. I feel bad because at that time in my life, I didn't like the music too much, but as I have gotten older, I find myself looking on the internet for Carter Family songs, Kitty Wells also, mom loved to listen to them. May GOD bless and comfort the family and friends of Paul. He has gone on to Heaven to be with the LORD. I pray he is at peace and happy. Another angel to watch over us. Bless your family at this time. Sincerely, Lisa Hatfield Lexington OH

Bonita Taulbee

August 5, 2008

I remember as I grew up that Moon gave my Mom & Dad a smile or good laugh to start their day. they never missed his radio program. Later in the 80's I worked @ WPFB as traffic controller & was glad to find that Moon was as friendly as he sounded on the radio. He always sounded like he just came in from the barn to have breakfast & sit & talk for a spell. It did surprise me that he was always impeccably dressed & could easily be mistaken for a banker or owner of the station. In a way he did own the station because he WAS WPFB. Prudence, I am so sorry for your loss & my condolences to your family.

ed. simpkins sr

August 5, 2008

i knew paul in many ways.as a disc jockey,a friend to my family from menifee co.,ky.loved his music that he played. i advertised his program for several years. i found paul as a sincere down to earth person. may god bless his time he spent on earth.my condolenences goes out to his family.

.

Bill Kinder

August 5, 2008

I, too, grew up listening to Moon Mullins. It wasn't by choice, at first. You see, Mom & Dad listened to him daily. Being from the hills of West Virginia, he made them feel at home. Me? I was a rocker! As I grew older, however, I began to enjoy listneing to Moon & took a liking to bluegrass music. Later on, I began MC-ing many Bluegrass Festivals in the Miami Valley.
Now, all of those memories are cherished ones. Thanks Moon! You will be truly missed. It has already been said, but can't be said enough, "The angels in heaven are singing & sounding better than ever!"

Amanda (Thomas) Yates

August 5, 2008

Prude, Kristy, and Joe,
When Dad called to tell me of Paul's passing, it made me think of how quickly time has passed. I was immediately taken back to all of the bluegrass festivals and remotes we were drug to.
I think back to all of the hours we spent at each others houses and all of the trouble we managed to find.
I will never forget listening to Paul pick up any instrument that was near him and play it so effortlessly. He would even be gracious enough to let my Dad sit in every now and then.
I will never forget the way Paul would talk to me as if I were the only person in the room, and the way he had a genuine interest in whatever it was we would talk about. He always had a funny story or a clever one-liner.
I will always remember him being a true friend to my Dad and someone my Dad always repected and admired.
My thoughts are with you all.

Philip & Martha Heddleston

August 5, 2008

We were saddened to hear of the death of Paul "Moon" Mullins. We listened to Moon many years on WPFB and WBZI, always enjoyed his downhome humor and stories of ole Kentucky. His contribution to Bluegrass music is legendary, at one time WPFB was about the only station in this area you could hear pure Bluegrass. We were glad to see him receive some recognition last year for efforts over the years.
We miss hearing "Ole Joe Clark"

We send our condolences to his wife and family members.

Art Wild - A Poor Hungry Folk Singer

Art Wild

August 5, 2008

I began listening to Moon in '64. I got to "shake & howdy" with him and dropped him a note from time to time. Moon was a true original and true to himself. He had a real ability to draw the listener into his narrative, whether it was a country reminiscence or a sales pitch. I've never seen anyone put the fire into a fiddle like Moon did. He did everything with gen-yuh-ine enthusiasm.

lorie childers

August 5, 2008

prudance, joe, and kristy my thoughts and prayers are with you all during the toughest times of your lives, I never knew who Moon Mullins was until I married Jim 27 years ago and every morning he turned on the radio every morning, we met Paul and got to know him through mutual friends. He had that dry sence of humor and until you really got to know him sometimes you didn't know how to take him, his heart was as good as gold, and his love for his family is never ending, may the memories of Moon and the love he shared help you through this, my prayers are with you all as you go through the toughest time of your lives. my love and prayers are with you all. Lorie Childers

lou ann kerry

August 5, 2008

To the Mullins family:
I heard about your dad very early in my childhood, as my dad loved him and never missed a day listening to him on WPFB. I know my Dad is thrilled that Mr Mullins has arrived, and they are sitting back and talking about bluegrass and country music and having a great time. My thoughts are with all of you.

katie laur

August 5, 2008

I guess it's time to put the chairs on the wagon, pay the preacher and head for Home.

Katie Laur

Gary Jones

August 5, 2008

I worked with "Moon" as an engineer at WPFB during the late 70's early 80's. He was the star at WPFB. His listeners were very loyal and so were his advertisers.
I always thought his sayings were so clever. Like "It ain't gonna get no better no how" when the weather was bad. Also, "No matter where you go there you are." How true it is.
I enjoyed my days at WPFB and even started enjoying some of his bluegrass music. Moon, may God be with you and your family.

Dave Baxter

August 5, 2008

I worked with Paul at WPFB in the mid-'70s; I did the evening newscast, and would come into the studio just as he finished his afternoon bluegrass show. I didn't know him well, but he was always a nice guy...very down-to-earth; and even with the local celebrity status he enjoyed, he'd always take a minute to talk. He was genuine and sincere.

DeRhonda Adams

August 5, 2008

Thank God for a man who never severed his roots. In Whitesburg, Kentucky, bluegrass music is what we grew up on and remains the common genre of music down there to this day. When we came up here, we were thrilled to find a man and station who proudly brought the best bluegrass music on this side of the Ohio river. We always woke up at 4 a.m. to Moon Mullins before getting out to get the work done on our farm. I will never forget the day that my Mother was overwhelmed to meet and hear Moon play some solid bluegrass music. Without Moon Mullins, I don't think bluegrass would have ever made it this far north. Thanks Moon! You will be missed.

Lynn Dudley

August 5, 2008

I was an engineer at WPFB in the mid 70's, and Moon had an exceptional ear for detecting a worn needle on the turntables. When he called for a new one, you didn't argue, question or reason him out of it, you just changed the needle. I did several "remotes" with him, and he was no different on stage or when he was off stage. Likeable, knowledgeable of his music, and humble, when the occasional tour bus stopped in the parking lot, and suddenly, studio "B" would be full of pickers. Mandolin, dobro, 6 & 12 string guitars, banjo and doghouse bass, we'd handle it as good as the two mikes could pick it up. One of the funniest things I'd heard him say, was, "It's so hot and dry outside, the trees are chasing the dogs!" I miss those days, and will think of Paul everytime I hear "The Seldome Scene" playing "Rider" or "Mean Woman Blues.' Moon was an origional, and I'm proud to have had the chance to work with him.

Rena Caudill

August 5, 2008

I was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky I lived in Dayton Ohio for several years and I really enjoyed listening to Paul "MOON" Mullins. He told great stories and played pretty much the only bluegrass music I could ever find on the radio. I thank him for the memories and I hope he will be playing music in heaven when I get there.

Don Pendell

August 5, 2008

I worked with "Moon" for a couple of years at WPFB during the late 60's as a combination weekend DJ and Account Executive. It seemed that everyone I approached about advertising wanted time on "Moon's" shows. He was "the man"...and will be sincerely missed.

C.A. Tufts

August 5, 2008

Sadly they just don't make them like him anymore. Unique, talented, respectable and kind. Words that only a few on earth deserve and he certainly does. May he rest in Heavenly peace.

Ray Roberts

August 5, 2008

Joe and family,
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I suppose Bill has Moon lined up to MC his first festival up there already. I became familar with Moon during his days on WPFB and with the Boys from Indiana and Traditional Grass years ago. Joe, I remember going to a show in Franklin many many years ago and you were still in school and playing guitar with your dad. I said then, and it's proved to be true that Moon brought you up to be as genuine as he was. He will be missed though we know you are continuing his interest in promoting bluegrass music in the greater Dayton area. I hope the Holts can put pen to paper with an appropriate remembrance. Katie Daily must have a new ring now to it as he draws the bow. We'll miss you, Moon....

Bev and Mark Engle

August 5, 2008

Tammy, Joe and family:
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family at this time of sorrow. I know that God will give you the peace and strength you need to get through. You are on our minds and in our prayers daily. Just know that you are loved.

Billy Smith

August 5, 2008

A Legion is gone! Fortunenatly His Music will live on. I miss the old PBF days & the festivals Live. What great memoris,God Bless him & his family.

Jim and Debbie Warner

August 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Mullins family.
Listened to "Moon" for many years on WPFB, and more recently out of Xenia. What a special "Bluegrass" man he was. He will be missed by all who enjoyed his "wit" and talent.

Les Pomerville

August 5, 2008

Joe:
I started listening to WPFB 910AM when I was in High School some 45 years ago, and I have done so ever since it moved to WBZI 1500AM; I loved the Hymns from the Hills, as did my Mother. I enjoyed Moon's recordings guite a lot. He was one of the greatest, and will be missed by not only the bluegrass fans here in the Miami Valley, but by everyone everywhere who knew him and loved him. May he rest in peace!

Tim Botts

August 5, 2008

He never forgot where he came from, his roots. He was the voice of the common man, he was a good Briar, The Hayseed on the radio. My condolences to Joe and Christy and the family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was such an icon in Bluegrass music, he taught us well. "Moma, if you need to change the youngan's diaper, go on outside, I'm gonna sing one now called Katy Daley". And that I. D. Tyree will have your car sounding like a mouse chewing on a piece of cornbread. Good Bye Old Friend. The Angles Are Singing In Heaven Tonight.

Tom Roth

August 4, 2008

Sorry to read about your dad, Joe. I've seen you play several times and you always mentioned your dad and for us to keep him in our prayers. Now that his struggle is over, keep your chin up and continue to carry on his traditional bluegrass music.

Chuck Adams

August 4, 2008

I listened to him on WPFB in Middletown until 5:00PM everyday and will never forget "Keep it wrapped up and good and warm and good and dry and don't worry about it cause it ain't never gonna get no better nohow". God bless him.

Glenda Steinbruegge

August 4, 2008

He was simply the best; my parents were from Eastern Kentucky, and I grew up listening to him. I hope they are all together in Heaven making beautiful music for the Lord. My most sincere condolences to the family.

Dea & Bud Bailey

August 4, 2008

Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that Moon is up in heaven making my dad a big glass of buttermilk. Together they are looking down at us with smiles on their faces, listening to good music and praising God. Our comfort is knowing that we will join them one day!
Please let me know if there is anything Bud and I can do for the family.

Showing 1 - 70 of 70 results