Frank Thomas Mullins

Mr. Frank Thomas Mullins, better known as Tom, age 77 of the Indian Mound community passed away at 9:44pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the Emergency Room of St. Thomas Highlands Hospital.

Tom was born April 26, 1949 in Overton County to the late Marvin Thomas and Anna Lucille Crabree Mullins. He was a longtime employee of Richardson Pallett Mill. Tom served in Vietnam with the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman and loved a good western as along as it had John Wayne or Clint Eastwood in it. He enjoyed listening to music and doing crossword puzzles.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by sisters Louise Richardson, Mary Ruth Mullins, Martha Hickey and Patricia Mullins; brothers Charles Mullins and David Mullins.

Surviving family members include his wife of 22 years Jody Mullins

Son: Anthony Mullins

Step daughter: Coleen Allen and Cody Stearns

Step sons: Stanley Allen and Michael Gorski

Granddaughter: Kara Stearns

Great granddaughter Addy Kammerzell

Two brothers: John Henry Mullins and Jackie Mullins

Three sisters: Agnes Hedgecough, Jean Bennett and Virginia Rogers

A host of nieces and nephews also survive

Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with Tom’s cremation. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00pm on October 24, 2026 at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard. Paul Allen will officiate. A reception will follow at the Mullins home.