Chester Lee Mullins

Bristol, VA Mr. Chester Lee Mullins, age 89, passed away on Friday May 23, 2014, in the Christian Care Center of Johnson City, Tennessee. Mr. Mullins and his wife moved from Fairfax, VA in 1976 to become residents of the Bristol area, where he worked as a mechanic. He was an Army combat medic veteran during WWII and served his entire tour in the South Pacific. Mr. Mullins was a member of the Beulah Land Baptist Church. Mr. Mullins was predeceased by his parents, Robert Lee and Gracie Hill Mullins, and four sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Doris D. Mullins of the home; sons Terry Lee Mullins and wife Candi of TX and Wayne “Frank” Mullins and wife Cuba of NC; grandchildren Lee and Andrea Mullins of TX, Eric Mullins and wife Kelly of VA; step grandsons Josh Potter and wife Shannon and Justin Potter and wife Karrie, all of VA; special great-granddaughter Hannah Mullins; and step great-grandchildren Caleb and Megan Potter. A funeral service for Mr. Chester Lee Mullins will be held on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Mr. Eric Godfrey and Mr. Reid Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm prior to the service at the Forest Hills Chapel. Entombment in the Serenity Gardens Mausoleum will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Pallbearers will be Lee Mullins, Eric Mullins, Herbert Toon, Okey Radford, J.R. Gilmer, Carlos Hess and Roger Robinson. Honorary bearers will be Bob Phillips and Ben Dyer. Military Honors will be presented by the Highlands Veteran's Honor Guard and the Virginia National Guard. Flowers will be graciously accepted; however, the family requests that memorial donations be made in memory of Mr. Mullins to the Wounded Warrior Project; Post Office Box 758517; Topeka, KA 66675 Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Chester Lee Mullins is being cared for by Farris Cremation and Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-27