Obituary of Ellis Mullins

Ellis "Buzz" Mullins, 95, of Independence, KY, passed away on Monday, May, 16th, 2016. Ellis served his country in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Independence. A jack of all trades, who was mechanically inclined, Ellis, was a retired H.V.A.C Technician for King's Heating & Air and enjoyed farming and gardening. At the age of 16, Ellis joined the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) and transferred out West to work at a Lumber Camp in Utah. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Emma May Fisk Mullins, three sons; Larkin Earl (Millie), John Paul, and Rex Dean Mullins; four grandchildren, Shelley Meier, Chris, Zachary, and Scott Mullins; one brother, Eldon Mullins; and seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Larkin E. Mullins and De`Lores Mangold; three brothers Richard, Randell, and Lloyd Mullins; three sister, Alberta Tobergte, Catherine Collins, and Virgina Callen. Visitation for Ellis will be held from 11-1 PM, Thursday, May, 19th, at Chambers & Grubbs in Independence. Funeral service will follow at 1 PM. Interment will be at Wilmington Cemetery, 15472, Madison Pike, Morning View, KY. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Independence.