James Donald Mullins

James Donald Mullins, 71 of Stevensville, passed away Wednesday October 24, 2012 at home surrounded by those who loved him most, his wife, son and daughter. A Celebration of Life Eulogy will be held Friday at 3 pm, with friends welcome to visit from 1p-3p at Starks & Menchinger Family Chapel, 2650 Niles Road in St. Joseph. Immediately following the Eulogy at 3 pm the family invites everyone to Riverview Park for a Dove Release in honor of James’s deep passion for the park and birds. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sarett Nature Center. Those wishing to share a memory of Jim online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. James was born December 22, 1940 in Amburgey, Kentucky to Carl and Sara (Fields) Mullins. He graduated from Carr Creek High School and was honored to serve his country from 1959 to 1962 in The United States Army. James met his soul mate and married Vivion Jeannette Ritchie in Amburgey, KY July 28, 1962. James loved working with his hands and the outdoors, so from building homes, repairing just about anything man made to landscaping with an art, James was most proud of being a part of Sarett Nature Center. Always the rock and provider for Vivion, Tami and Carl his love for them was never overshadowed by anything else. He was an amazing Father who was selfless to a fault. As a caretaker to hundreds of families, James loved being a servant for God. A natural born bird watcher, James was a proud member of Sarett Nature Center, Nature Conservancy, The Sierra Club, The National Audubon Society and The American Legion. James was a gift to everyone he met and will be missed by so many. James is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Vivion; daughter Tami Mullins of Simpsonville, SC; son William Carl Mullins of Simpsonville, SC and Sophie (The Dog); sister Beulah Mae Ashley of Amburgey, KY; Lloyd “Abe” Mullins of Caneyville, KY; brother Guy Mullins of North Bradford, CT; brother Tommy Mullins of Amburgey, KY; sister Joyce Slinker of Elizabethtown, KY; Wanda (Ardell) Smith of Amburgey, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother John C Mullins and sister Lois Mullins.