With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dennis (Cook) Dean Mullins, age 84, of Beavercreek, Ohio. He passed away on October 4, 2026, at the Dayton VA Hospital, surrounded by his loving children. He was born on September 29, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to William and Dorothy Mullins.
Denny graduated from Stebbins High School in 1962. During his high school years, he enjoyed participating with his classmates on the wrestling team. After high school, Denny enlisted in the Army, where he spent 2 years in Vietnam. He was an expert marksman and received the Vietnam Service Medal. After returning home, he met his lifelong friend, Brenda Cooper, and they soon Married and had a family together. He then went on to become a foreman for the family business, Mullins Rubber Products, for 50 years. During his career, he also had a business with his best friend, Carolyn Shilt. The two of them would perform hypnotherapy workshops together all over the United States.
For Denny, true freedom was a full tank of gas, a winding highway, and no particular place to go. His happiest moments were spent on the saddle, traveling thousands of miles and collecting stories along the way. He spent many of these trips with his brother, Rick, and several special friends. His final ride took him into a place of eternal peace.
Denny is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lyndell Mullins. He was a devoted father to his children, Tammy (Steve) Drain, Bryan (Amber) Mullins, and Denise Mullins. He has 5 grandchildren, Holly Sullivan, Sean Sullivan, Tristan Williams, Rhiannon (Sam) Angelo, and Rowan Mullins. He has 6 great-grandchildren, Cameron, Bently and Cash Sullivan, Kendra Mullins, Dominic and Makayla Sullivan and 6 grand dogs. He is also survived by cousins, Dan Mullins and Sheila Kouse, childhood friend, Eddie Pack, special family friend, Foster Akers, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Mullins, Bill (Charlotte) Mullins, Doug (Gary) Mullins, Linda (Willard) Johnson, and Richard (Gay) Mullins.
A very special thank you to Denny’s caregivers, Denise and Bryan Mullins, Tammy Drain, Amy Carroll, Amanda Mackey, and Tracy Allen; you truly made a difference in his life.
Denny will be remembered for his warmth and devotion to his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Rescue Haven, Inc.
