Forrest Ray Mullins

     Forrest Ray Mullins, age 91 of Byrdstown, TN passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Pickett Care and Rehab.

     He was born February 5, 1932 in Byrdstown, TN to Ernest Mullins and Estelle (Parris) Mullins. He was a member of Calvary Bible Church, a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War, owner and farmer of Forrest Mullins Apple and Peach Orchard, and was a curator at Cordell Hull Museum and State Park. 

     Forrest was survived by (2) daughters: Janet Keisling and husband: Kelly, Debbie Cross and husband: Rob; (1) son: Charles Mullins and wife: Carmen; (8) grandchildren: Jamie Edwards, John Keisling, Karissa Jones, Brent Cross, Tracey Williams, Ben Cross, Andy Mullins, Clay Mullins; (10) great-grandchildren and (3) great-great-grandchildren; (1) sister: Kay Elder; special friend: Sue Walker; mother of his children: Juanita Capps Mullins. Also survived by other family members and friends. 

     He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Estelle Mullins; (2) brothers: Bob Mullins and Charles Elbert Mullins.

     Funeral services were held Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM from Brown Funeral Chapel with Charles Mullins, Brent Cross, Bro. Travis Simpson and Bro. Marcus Williams officiating. The burial was in Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided.

     Serving as pallbearers were John Keisling, Brent Cross, Andy Mullins, Clay Mullins, John Mullins and Ernie Elder.

     Serving as honorary pallbearers were Jack Winningham, Benton Lee, Johnnie Neal and Robert 'Bob' Storie. 

     The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Brown Funeral Chapel.