Funeral service for James Stanley Mullins, age 82, of Fayetteville, will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Oak Hill Baptist Church with Bro. John Watkins and Bro. Tony Billions will officiating. Burial will follow in Melson Cemetery. He was a native of Lincoln County and son of the late James Walter and Bonnie Lee Swinford Mullins.
Mr. Mullins was a great baseball player for Belleville and was inducted into the Lincoln County Baseball Hall of Fame. He served in the US Army, was principal of Blanche High School for 17 years, and was a teacher at Lincoln County High School from 1980 until his retirement in 1994. Mr. Mullins was a faithful member of Oak Hill Baptist Church serving as their music director and as a deacon for over 35 years. He always enjoyed farming and refinishing antique furniture.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Nancy Jean Dunn Mullins; daughters Brenda (Jay) Matthews of Greenville, SC, and Clara (Mike) Buntley of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren Kerbie Matthews, Jacey Matthews, Jack Matthews, Kaitlyn York, Kagen Buntley, and Lauren Buntley; sister Martha Goosby; and brother Charles Mullins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by a sister Doris Richardson and brothers Bud Mullins and Edward Mullins.
Visitation with the family will be 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Higgins Funeral Home and Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Mr. James Stanley Mullins.
30 Comments To "James Stanley Mullins"
#1 Comment By Cindy Harwell On November 6, 2016 @ 10:01 pm
So sorry to hear about Mr Mullins. He was my teacher at Blanche and I always considered him as one of my favorites! Glad I got to see home at ball games on occasions. Rest In Peace Mr Mullins
#2 Comment By Judy Sherwood Clark On November 6, 2016 @ 10:14 pm
So sorry about Mr Mullins. Everyone loved him. Will be praying for all the family
#3 Comment By Rick Owen On November 6, 2016 @ 10:52 pm
A great person.very honored to call him a friend.he touched many young lives as a teacher.
#4 Comment By Deborah Nichols On November 6, 2016 @ 11:34 pm
Sorry about Mr. Mullins, he was always a wonderful teacher and principal at Blanche school. I was a student of his in the sixties. I always had a lot of respect for him. So sorry for his family ,May God bless you all and give you strenght to get through this sad time. Deborah Mitchell Nichols
#5 Comment By Phillis Ann (Smith) Jackson On November 6, 2016 @ 11:53 pm
Mr. Mullins was my math teacher at Blanche my senior year in 1960, his first post after college. I’ve had great respect for him and his heart for students.
#6 Comment By Tony Smith On November 7, 2016 @ 12:12 am
So sorry for your loss. He was a good teacher and great man. He helped me a lot.
#7 Comment By Janice welch On November 7, 2016 @ 12:20 am
So sorry to see this! MR. Mullins was my teacher,also in the sixties. I often wondered where he got off to. He was my favorite teacher. A wonderful person. Praying for his wife and family. Peace to them. RIP
#8 Comment By Leslie Brown On November 7, 2016 @ 12:49 am
Mr. Mullins was a very well respected teacher. I had biology under him. A strong man and of good good charater. Much respected by all.
#9 Comment By Gerrica moran On November 7, 2016 @ 12:51 am
I love Mr Mullins I was his caregiver one time n it breaks my heart to know he is gone to be our Lord. I do send my condolences to the family. Rest in peace Mr. Mullins
#10 Comment By Sherry Gunter On November 7, 2016 @ 12:52 am
Prayers going up for Nancy and girls. I worked with Stanley and Nancy at Lincoln County High School for several years. Stanley was a Christian gentleman at all times. I know he will be missed.
#11 Comment By De Anna Taylor On November 7, 2016 @ 1:16 am
I am sorry to hear this! I was his caregiver at the time he died! I know that he is not any more! R.I.P MR. JAMES STANLEY MULLINS! He will be DEARLY missed. If his family needs me please contact me!
#12 Comment By Kevin Hardin On November 7, 2016 @ 1:25 am
God Rest his soul. He was my first principal at Blanche High School
#13 Comment By Betty Barnett Currin On November 7, 2016 @ 1:53 am
Sorry sad to read of Stanley’s death. He was a good man, when we would see each other we always would remember thinks of long ago. Nancy you have really been a good soulmate and took good care of him. Wish I could be there for you but my soulmate needs me at home. Hope to run into you sometime so I can hug you.
#14 Comment By Eva Spray On November 7, 2016 @ 3:22 am
Me. Mullins was a wonderful man and teacher. So sorry for the family.
#15 Comment By Christi Swinford Thompson On November 7, 2016 @ 3:44 am
Sending deepest sympathies to all the Mullin’s family. Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
#16 Comment By Ann Rosson Niver On November 7, 2016 @ 5:24 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr Mullins was a wonderful man whom I respected and admired. He made biology fun….I never see the trees all decked out in their fall finery that I do not think of the catalog of leaves we had to collect for his class. My mother , Drusilla Rosson, thought the world of him both as a teacher and principal. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy Jean, Brenda Kay & Clara. He will be missed here by many, but we all know Heaven has gotten a new angel.
#17 Comment By Katherine Hobbs On November 7, 2016 @ 11:41 am
So sorry to hear about Stanley. We know that he is at peace with our Lord and his suffering is all over.You and the family will be in our prayer.
#18 Comment By Marie and Dennis Caldwell On November 7, 2016 @ 1:31 pm
So sorry to hear of your husband passing away. I remember you talking about him when we worked together. It was obvious you loved him dearly. Prayers for you and your family.
#19 Comment By Lane & Jamie Price On November 7, 2016 @ 1:43 pm
Sending prayers from your friends in SC for peace and comfort during this time of grief.
#20 Comment By Lisa Reese On November 7, 2016 @ 3:52 pm
Brenda, so sorry for the loss of your father.. I know how special daddys are.. praying for peace and comfort for you and your family
#21 Comment By Donny Decker On November 7, 2016 @ 4:23 pm
Mr. Mullins was a good man and a great teacher!!
Always will remember his signature Flat top hair cut.
#22 Comment By Mack Parks On November 7, 2016 @ 4:49 pm
Mr. Mullins was the Best!
Algebra I 1964
#23 Comment By PATTI ADKISON On November 7, 2016 @ 5:37 pm
MR. MULLINS WAS A FAIR AND DECENT MAN. OF COURSE AS PRINCIPAL HE HAD TO SEEM A LITTLE TOUGH. BUT WE ALL KNEW HE HAD A HEART OF GOLD. I WAS IN THE LAST GRADUATING CLASS AT BLANCHE IN 1979. I KNOW IT BROKE MY HEART AND MANY OTHERS TO SEE OUR GREAT SCHOOL CLOSE HIGH SCHOOL. AND YES, I WAS IN HIS OFFICE ONCE. NEVER AGAIN!!! I WOULD HAVE RATHER HAD A PADDLIN THAN A TALK. HE GOT THROUGH TO A LOT OF KIDS. HE WAS JUST A REALY GOOD MAN AND IT IS OUR LOSS AND HEAVEN’S GAIN. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND KNOW THAT ALL THE KIDS HE REACHED, HE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER. SINCERELY, PATTI MATHIS ADKISON
#24 Comment By Johnny & Barbara Raby On November 7, 2016 @ 11:18 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Mullins passing. He was a great educator and principal, he was a fine man. He will be missed. God bless your family.
#25 Comment By Lori Stevenson Finch On November 8, 2016 @ 12:15 pm
So sorry to hear of Mr. Mullins ‘ passing. He was a great teacher.
#26 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On November 8, 2016 @ 3:45 pm
To the Family,
So sorry for your loss. Stanley was a real gentleman, wonderful father, husband and a great teacher and a true man of God. May the Lord give you peace and comfort.
#27 Comment By Kathy Wilburn Landers On November 9, 2016 @ 4:29 am
So sorry to hear this . Mr. Mullins was a great teacher that kept me honest on a test. Will be praying for your family.
#28 Comment By Elwanda McLemore On November 9, 2016 @ 1:19 pm
Mr. Mullins set the example of what a teacher and principal should be to their students and staff. I was blessed to have him as a teacher and principal at Blanche. He was dedicated to his job but first of all to his Lord and Savior. He made a lasting impression on all of us. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
#29 Comment By Diane Whitman Kanauka On November 12, 2016 @ 2:45 am
The world is a little less with the passing of Mr. Mullins. May he rest in peace.
#30 Comment By Belinda Mullins Adams ((class of 73) On August 29, 2019 @ 10:30 am
He was a classy man and wonderful teacher and principal.