Donald Eugene Mullins

Donald Eugene Mullins, age 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on January 13, 2022 at the Masonic Homes of Louisville. He was born on January 4, 1928 in Corbin, Ky. He was the son of BC and Delcia Mullins and was the oldest of six brothers and sisters.

He was a "High Speed Radio Intercept Operator" (Morse Code) for the US Army during World War II and also serviced during the Korean War.

Mr. Mullins worked for the old L&N Railroad as an Assistant Trainmaster and Agent, being transferred from Birmingham, AL to Louisville, KY in 1963. After retirement he worked for a wonderful company, Value Tools, who treated him and his wife, like family.

He met his wife, Betty, when his sister, Evelyn, brought her to her home as they worked together at Bell Telephone. Donald started dating Betty and her brother, Ray, started dating Evelyn! Both couples married and their children became double first cousins!

Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brothers, Charles and Denver; and his sisters, Evelyn and Ruth.

He is survived by his two children, Donald R. (Marietta) and Carol Sheeley (Greg); five grandchildren, John Mullins (Kimberly), Jamie O'Neill (Bryan), Marc Mullins (Amber), Wesley Sheeley (Liz) and Todd Mullins; nine great-grandchildren, Emily and Matthew Mullins (John), Christian Smith, Cooper and Cash O'Neill (Jamie), Ashton and Lacey Mullins (Marc) and Evelyn and Maren Sheeley (Wes); his sister, Annette Songer; and a former daughter-in-law, Kathy Mullins.

Donald loved being in the Masonic Shriners Greeters unit- marching in parades, hosting a safari with Joe and Algene Sheeley that will never be forgotten and entertaining them with his keyboard skills. He loved studying the end of time in the Bible and would only read nonfiction. He was extremely intelligent and well versed in history and war time events. He was a Kentucky Colonel. He loved flying planes and riding motorcycles! Donald and his wife loved going on cruises and other trips. They danced like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and many on the cruises would come see them dance!

A special thank you to:

*Christina Bowling (LPN), Lashona Webster (VA) and Stephanie Roberts (dear friend) for their help with his care for the last three years.

*Mike and Barbara Markwell- devoted neighbors and the neighbors on Taffeta Drive - Always willing to help.

*Pastor Cameron Rash and Pastor Gary McGuffy and the loving members of Epworth United Methodist Church; Pastor Harry Curry and the caring members of First Church of the Nazarene.

*Dr. Mannish Sharma, Dr. Rao, Dr. Frank Burns, Dr. Neimtu, Jeremy Bockelman of PRP Norton, Marsha from Aspire and VA medical staff.

*The staff of nurses, assistants and other workers at the Masonic Homes of Louisville.

*The Waffle House staff in Valley Station.

*All of our family who loved him through the years and have given in so many ways.

To maintain safety, a private memorial service is being planned at Epworth United Methodist Church with no formal visitation.

Donations in lieu of flowers will graciously be accepted for Epworth UMC 919 Palatka Rd Lou., Ky 40214.