Larry Lynn Mullins

General Neyland's Maxims say..."Carry the fight and keep it there regardless of bad breaks in the game. Put on more steam."

Larry Lynn Mullins, 74, of Surgoinsville won his battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia when he went to his heavenly home July 8.

He was saved at a young age at Howe's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was baptized in Big Creek by the Rev. John Waye.

Larry found a love for softball with his brothers, "The Big Creek Boys." He was later known for his homerun hitting and long drives on the golf course. He was a huge Tennessee sports and Atlanta Braves fan, but nothing compared for the love Larry had for his family.

Larry was employed for 33 years by Hawkins County Press/Quebecor, and later served as custodian of First Baptist Church of Rogersville.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents: Joe T. and Ethel Howerton Mullins; his parents-in-law: Richard and Mary Clay Lewis; a sister: Dorotha Bellamy; brothers: Glen Mullins, Fred Mullins and Earl Mullins; and brothers-in-law: "Jug" Herman Bennett, Ron Gibbons and Larry Barton.

He was survived by his loving wife of 49 years: Christine Lewis Mullins; children: Emily (Geremy) Golden, Elizabeth (Johnathan) Lawson and Kendrick Mullins; grandchildren: Briana (Ben) Redding, Keaton Lawson, Kenner Golden, Lakin Lawson, a soon to be great granddaughter, Redding; a granddog: Griffey; a sister: Jo Ann Bennett; brothers: the Rev. Ray (Joyce) Mullins and Dennis (Linda) Mullins; a brother-in-law: Richard C. Lewis III and Leo Bellamy; sisters-in-law: Martha (Steve) Hampton, Katherine Gibbons, Cary Barton, and Pat Mullins; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family expresses thanks and gratitude to Sarah Byrd.

Visitation hours will be from 3-5 p.m. July 11 at Rogersville First Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Andy Willis officiating.

Burial will follow in Howe's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www. broomefuneralhome.com.

Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is honored to serve the Mullins family.