Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Mullis

HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Mullis, 68, of Cleo Drive, Hamptonville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at Hoots Memorial Hospital. He was born May 6, 1937, in Iredell County to Benjamin Kimbol and Lillie Mae Tulbert Mullis. Mr. Mullis was a hard worker in any job from being a mechanic to farming, and enjoyed the time he spent with his family. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Hudson Mullis; a granddaughter, Vanessa Beck; two sisters, Mildred Mullis Caudle and Lois Mullis Medvetz; and two brothers, Edward Mullis and an infant twin, Glenn Mullis. Surviving are his children, Joyce Ann Caudill, Hamptonville; Lillie Gaye (Tim) Caudill of Jonesville; Benny Cullen (Luanne) Mullis of Lone Hickory; Missy (Jody) Doss of Yadkinville; Sandy Kay (David) Beck of Roaring River; and Jason Thomas Mullis of Ronda; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Mullis Couch of Yadkinville; and Virginia Lee Mullis of Hamptonville; three brothers, Joe (Mary Lou) Mullis of Yadkinville; Roger (Marilyn) Mullis of Roaring River; Gray (Michelle) Mullis of Yadkinville; and his very special close friend, O.J. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Johnson and the Rev. Clint Branch officiating. Burial will follow in Marler Road Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 29, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Marler Road Baptist Church, Collins Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. The family wishes to express a sincere thank you to the Yadkin County EMS and Fire Department for all of their help for our daddy.