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Roland Mullins Obituary

MULLINS Roland A. Mullins, Sr. passed away at his home on Friday, June 28, 2013. He was born on March 12, 1943 in Klotzville, Louisiana. He will forever be remembered as a loving and loyal father, grandfather, brother, and a friend of many. "Papa Gray" enjoyed life to the fullest, especially socializing with friends, but treasured his family above all else. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore J. Mullin and Mildred Sheffield Mullin. He is preceded in death by his brother, Isadore J. Mullin, Jr. and his sister, Diana Mullin Villavaso. He is survived by his brother, Bruce L Mullin, his son, Roland Anthony Mullin, Jr.; granddaughters, Janina, Jessica, grandson Roland, III and a host of nieces and nephews. Roland attended Xavier University Preparatory School and graduated from St. Augustine High School. He attended Southern University in New Orleans. Roland retired from ILC/Shell Oil Company after 28 years of service in 2000. Relatives and friends, especially those at Ponson's Place and with ILC/Shell Oil Company are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Rhodes Chapel, 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA, on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., until the time of service. Interment will be private. The family would like to thank everyone for their loving prayers, thoughts and support.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 2 to Jul. 5, 2013.

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jodie yearwood

July 8, 2013

Much LOVE & respect pops,I will miss that charming smile.

love Jo

July 5, 2013

Roland Jr. and family so sorry to hear of your loss. May god comfort you at this time of sorrow. So sorry I can't be there, but you will be in my prayers.

Dot & Family

July 5, 2013

Sorry I will not be there with the family but my prayers and sympathy will be with all of you. Love,Cousin Jackie

July 5, 2013

God can give you all the strength you need. Look to him and pray. He will away all tears. Cheryl Coleman and the Family

Walter Moore

July 4, 2013

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

Eviel Jackson

July 4, 2013

Remembering my co worker who taught me how to drive the ottawa at Shell.. Earth has no sorrow, that heaven can't heal.. Be strong and encourage. You loved Roland, but God loved him best.

Eviel Jackson

July 4, 2013

To a dear co worker, I will always remember how you taught me how to drive the ottawa at Shell. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow...Earth has no sorrow, that heaven can't heal.

Stacey / Alvin Donseroux

July 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mullins family. From the Donseroux and Jackson family

RANDELL BURRLE

July 3, 2013

You once told me god know best. I'm really going to miss our convrsation, but GOD know best. To the family he is a special man keep GOD in your spirit and everything will be alright.

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