Mr. Frank Thomas Mullins, better known as Tom, age 77, of the Indian Mound community, passed away at 9:44 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the Emergency Room of St. Thomas Highlands Hospital.
Tom was born April 26, 1949, in Overton County to the late Marvin Thomas and Anna Lucille Crabree Mullins. He was a longtime employee of Richardson Pallett Mill. Tom served in Vietnam with the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman and loved a good western, as long as it had John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. He enjoyed listening to music and doing crossword puzzles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Richardson, Mary Ruth Mullins, Martha Hickey, and Patricia Mullins, and his brothers, Charles Mullins and David Mullins.
Surviving family members include his wife of 22 years, Jody Mullins.
Son: Anthony Mullins.
Stepdaughter: Coleen Allen and Cody Stearns.
Stepsons: Stanley Allen and Michael Gorski.
Granddaughter: Kara Stearns.
Great-granddaughter: Addy Kammerzell.
Two brothers: John Henry Mullins and Jackie Mullins.
Three sisters: Agnes Hedgecough, Jean Bennett and Virginia Rogers.
A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with Tom’s cremation. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 pm on October 24, 2026, at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard. Paul Allen will officiate.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
