Alexander David Mullins

Alexander “Alex” D. Mullins, 21 years old, of Gladstone, Missouri ended his life on August 7, 2016. Alex was born into this world on June 16, 1995 to Melissa Bottorff & Richard Mullins, Jr. in Olathe, Kansas. Alex was a North Kansas City High School Hornet graduating in May of 2014; the proud recipient of the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma. While at NKC he played Varsity Baseball, sang & danced his way through Harmonaires & was Vice President of the Missouri State Technology Students Association; just to name a few his many involvements. He was about to begin his junior year at Truman State University in what had become his second home of Kirksville, MO (aka “K-Vegas”). As a Truman State Bulldog he was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Lambda, Xi Chapter fraternity. He proudly & honorably served as House Manager in 2015. Alex is survived by his mother, Melissa, his father Richard; his “dad” Phillip; his sister Lauren; his brother Parker; his niece Lena; his grandparents, Mary & Dennis Davis, grandmother Sharon & one great-grandfather; along with so many other beloved family members. He is also survived by his sweet dog, Harper … the love of his life. He is preceded in death by his grandfather David & his great grandparents. Alex cannot be described in a few sentences but everyone that knew him would say he could make you laugh uncontrollably, would hug you most genuinely & love you completely without bounds. He overflowed with humor, sharp wit & often just impromptu wackiness that would surely a have silly face & contain made up sayings or even a random Disney song. He absolutely danced like no one was watching. He lived life large & on center stage. Alex was a truly remarkable, unforgettable, force of life. He was so very, very, very loved & will always be missed. A Celebration of Alex’s Life is being held Saturday, August 13 at Shoal Creek Community Church beginning at 1:00pm. All are welcome. The family asks that in lieu of flowers or cash you thoughtfully consider donating to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=115248. See link or find on Facebook. Information on how to donate, or join our team for a walk “Out of the Darkness” in October, will also be provided at the Celebration of Life.