- Date Of Birth: April 11, 1953
- Date Of Death: September 4, 2018
- State: New Mexico
Samuel Mullins, 65, Deming resident entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Willow Manor Assisted Living Facility.
Samuel was born on April 11, 1953, in Tucson, Arizona to Emily Bunch and Audie Mullins. Sam was a true-blooded American who loved his country. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed the fruits of nature. Sam loved trees, especially pecan trees. Fishing, boating, and sports were things he enjoyed doing throughout his lifetime. When it came to talking there wasn’t a subject Sam was not familiar with. He didn’t know a single stranger. During his younger life, he picked fruit with his uncle Barney and then joined the oil fields as a derrick man. In the later part of his years, Sam worked for Road Runner Sewer & Drain until his retirement. He enjoyed working with his boss Tony Halpain and loved all his customers. After his retirement, he later moved to Deming and stayed with his sister Janine. He then found his home at the Kingdom of The Sun Retirement Center. Sam also adored his sister’s chihuahuas, he called them his babies. His momma Emily was his hero, he had a tremendous amount of love for her. Sam was loved by all his family and friends. He will truly be missed by all.
Sam is survived by one son, Eric Mullins; five brothers; David, Dale, Harold, Daniel, and Starlon; and five sisters; Pat, Nellie, Maxine, Janine, and Patsy.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Audie and Emily Mullins; a brother, Danny Mullins; and a sister, Martha Hyland.
