Claude Gene Mullins, 77, Mentone, passed away Jan. 14, 2016, in his home. He was born Aug. 5, 1938, in Martin, Ky., to Hampton F. and Florence Hale Mullins. He was born and raised in Floyd County, Ky., before moving to Kosciusko County in 1965. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and began his trucking career in Kentucky. After moving here, he began working for Metzger Trucking, Silver Lake, retiring when he 67. He lived more than 20 years with family and friends, Fritz, Shonda, Johnny and Daianara. He is survived by four sons: Claude David and James Isaac, both of Pierceton; Craig Hampton, Warsaw; Claude Mullins Jr., Flat Gap, Ky.; three daughters: Alicia Faye Green, Silver Lake; Amanda Lemaster and Robin Lewis, both of Flat Gap, Ky.; two brothers, Hampton Mullins Jr., Warsaw, and Larry Jimmy Mullins, Kentucky; and a sister, Avalene Mullins, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters and a grandson, Christopher Todd Mullins. Cremation will take place and a private family burial will be in Hale Cemetery, Stephens Branch, Ky., at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw. ***** Condolences via www.heritage-fcs.com
