Rev. James "Jim" Mullins

JD was born in Pound, Virginia on February 17, 1935 to the late Chester and Ora Riggs Mullins. He was a man of many talents and was a Medic in the Air Force while serving in Korea, a teacher at Easley Christian School, owned Mullins Masonry, and was a Sunday School teacher at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. Above all else he loved his Lord, his family, and was known for cooking the best pancakes and grits.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 23 years: Brenda Mullins; five children: Becky Bridgewater, Charla Compton (Charles), Mark Mullins (Rani), Debbie Sessin, and Tiffany Lister (Joel); three bonus kids: Suzanne Bolding, Marie Bolding-Tyre (Dale), and Dena Recio (Ben); Nineteen Grandchildren and numerous Great-Grandchildren; one sister: Tish Thompson; one brother: Larry Mullins; and a very special fur-baby: Papa's Puppy Greta.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two daughters: Helen Heller and Kimberly Snedden; and 6 brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Jones Avenue Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:15PM.

Burial to take place at Mullins Family Cemetery, in Pound Va. on Friday January 20, 2023

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Victory Bible Camp, 64741 Victory Rd. Sutton-Alpine, AK 99674, or by phone 907-745-4203, or to Jones Avenue Baptist Church Missions, 614 Ross Ave. Easley SC 29640 .

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.