Rodney Mullins

Rodney "Rod" Mullins, 61, of Kingsport passed away April 8, 2016 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Norton, VA he was the son of Joseph Troy Mullins and the late Thelma June Mullins. He had lived in the Kingsport area for most of his life. Rodney was a former millwright and coalminer before becoming owner/operator of East Tennessee Electronics for over 32 years. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by an infant brother. In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Donitta Mullins; son, Christopher Mullins and wife Jessie; daughter, Heather Mullins; four grandchildren, Jordan Mullins, Levi Mullins, Sailor Steiger, and Shai Rimer; three sisters, Jennifer Cassell and husband Mike, Anne newton and husband David, and Tabatha Hendrick; brother Bobby Thacker, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 5-7:00pm at Carter-Trent, Downtown with services immediately following at 7:00pm. Pastor Donnie Anderson will be officiating. A committal service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 11:00am at Chestnut Flats Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Mullins, Levi Mullins, Shane Rimer, Bobby Thacker, Hunt Smith, and Raph Dicicco. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Fowler and Johnny Ball.