Lewis “Skipper” Ray Mullins longtime resident of Dallas was born April 25, 1946 and passed away May 15, 2020. Skip left his earthly home to enter his heavenly home as promised through his baptism at age 12 by Reverend Small at Wynnewood Baptist Church in Oak Cliff. He recently expressed his baptism, his faith in Christ and understanding he will be in heaven with his Mother and Father.
Skipper was a Seven Time World Light Weight Karate Champion and honored in The Texas Sport Hall of Fame. He began karate lessons from Black Belt World Champion Master Allen Steen at Red Bird National Guard Armory on Oct. 15th, 1963 when he became interested in Karate while a senior at Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas. Skipper quickly became proficient enough to teach Karate to Marines when he joined the United States Marine Corp. Skipper was a Grand Master Black Belt of Tae Kwon Do (Korean-Style) Karate.
After graduating from high school in 1964, Skipper joined the Dallas Fire Department. One year later he took a leave of absence to join the Marine Corp. After leaving the Marines, Skipper returned to the Dallas Fire Department as a fire fighter & eventually becoming Captain. He retired after 36 years of service to the Dallas Fire Department.
Skipper was proceeded in death by his parents Lewis Mullins and Justine Rattan Mullins. Grandparents Carl & Lula Mullins and Virgil & Minnie Rattan. He is survived by son Shawn Mullins, Sister Lou Moyer & husband John, Brother Donald Mullins and Brother Michael Mullins & wife Suzy. Skip is also survived by many Nieces & Nephews and many friends he has made in this wonderful life he had the opportunity to live.
Visitation will be held at Laurel Land Chapel, 6000 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, May 21st, 2020 from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM. Masks are encouraged. Laurel Land Chapel staff will be rotating seven people at a time, social distancing in and out of the chapel where Skipper will be laying in State. Due to the COVID-19 Virus, Private Funeral Services for Skipper Mullins will be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home Chapel on Friday May 22, 2020 at Noon by DFD Chaplain Elaine Maddox of the Dallas Fire Department. Mr. Mullins service will be live streamed on the Laurel Land Dallas Funeral Home Face Book home page.
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