Richard (Sarge) Mullins

July 21, 2016

Kingsport, Tennessee Richard A. (Sarge) Mullins, 79, of Kingsport, TN passed away Thursday July 21, 2016. Richard was born on May 9, 1937 to Nadine Smith Mullins and Richard Mullins. Sarge served in the U.S. military for 35 years and the rest of his life he served with his heart. He was married to his wife, Ann Sizemore Mullins for 54 years. During this time, she served with him and provided him with love and support. Unfortunately, Ann passed away on January 16, 2015. Her passing was a great loss, which he could not recover from until he finally went to be with her. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Wells and sister, Charlotte Smith. Sarge was survived by one brother, Gary Wells and wife Barbara; many nieces and nephews; many small children in the family, which he loved dearly, a host of friends and special friends with whom he served in the military, who were the type that could never be replaced. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends on Monday July 25, 2016 at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home (Appalachia, VA) from 5-7pm with funeral services at 7pm in the funeral home chapel officiated by Rev. Tony Nunley. Military graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday July 26, 2016 at the Glencoe Cemetery (Big Stone Gap, VA). Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 9:30 am for the procession to the cemetery.