Mullins, Burley Edward

Burley Edward (Eddie) Mullins, 72, of Narrows, Va., passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 9, 2015.He was born on March 20, 1943, and was the son of the late Roy Lester and Helen Louise Cawley Mullins. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Danny Mullins, Doug Mullins and Richard Mullins.Eddie was a retired employee of Celanese Acetate in Narrows with 37 years of service. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed bear hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and friends. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of over 50 years, Jo Ann Lucas Mullins; two daughters, Renee’ Mullins Harvey and husband, Barry, of Peterstown, and Kimberly Mullins Williams and husband, Jeff, of Richmond; four grandchildren, Chelsey Harvey, Austin Harvey, Brandon Harvey, and Miles Williams; a sister, Sandra Lovell and husband, Dwight, of Pearisburg; a precious cat, Windy; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends.Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2015, in the chapel of Riffe’s Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Bobby Mann officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Rich Creek. The family will receive friends at Riffe’s Funeral Service on Sunday, July 12, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is being served by Riffe’s Funeral Service in Narrows, Va., 540-726-2442, and online at www.riffefuneralservice.com.