Gary Kenneth Mullins

Gary Kenneth Mullins, 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 with his family at home in Henry after battling complications from diabetes. Kenneth was born on November 12, 1941 to the late George Kenner Mullins and Geneva Turner Mullins. He was also preceded in death by his sister Frances M. Prillaman and her husband Earnest Prillaman, nephew Larry M. Prillaman, and mother and father-in-law Ryland and Eva Coleman. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Annette Coleman Mullins of the home, his daughters all of Henry, Missy and Steve Prillaman, and Emily and Ed Jamison; grandchildren, Kenner Burke and Kasey Joel Prillaman, and Taylor Elizabeth and Hayden Lyle Jamison; a sister: Genevieve “Bug” and Johnny Parker. He is also survived by special nieces and nephews and their families: Linda Barbour, Jerry Parker, Jamie Prillaman, Martha Puckett, Mark Parker, Andrew Parker, Jennifer Talley, Marshall Prillaman, and Chris Prillaman; three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Kenneth and Becky Wagoner, Carlos Coleman and Allison Seay, Dan and Margie Frith, and Glenn and Phyllis Greenway. Kenneth was an owner and operator of M & Y Excavating, Inc. for 31 years. From pushing dirt to building roads, he took pride in every job he completed. Kenneth also enjoyed arranging many hunting trips with friends and family over the years. From hunting big game in Montana, pheasants in South Dakota, bear in Canada, to the many deer he killed in Bath County, he made all of the trips very memorable for everyone who participated. His pursuit for perfection awarded him numerous trophies in WKA Go Kart Racing. He was a member of a Five-Man State Champion Skeet Shooting Team. His most recent passion was restoring his 1971 Chevrolet Truck. Although he stayed busy with his many hobbies, time spent with his family was most treasured time. We will miss his storytelling and life-lesson stories. His grandchildren were his biggest trophy. He spent his whole life in Henry, where he was born and raised. His love and service in the Henry Community will be remembered by many. He was a member of Henry Baptist Church where he always enjoyed helping in whatever way he could. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Henry Baptist Church, 251 Henry Church Road, Henry, VA 24102. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to April Hazelwood and Tri Area Community Health, Lewis Gale Physicians, and Carilion Hospice for their love and medical support during Kenneth’s sickness and death. Funeral services will be conducted from Conner Bowman Funeral Chapel (Rt.220) 2p.m. Friday with Pastor Maynard Plaster officiating. Interment will follow in the family cemetery on Henry Rd. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and at other times at their home in Henry. Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Rt. 220 @ Wirtz Rd., 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, VA 24151.