Obituary: Manuel Mullins, Sr.

Olney ~ Manuel Wayne Mullins, Sr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Restland Cemetery in Olney, Texas, with Andy Graham, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

Manuel was born on June 29, 1936 in Haskell, Texas to the late George W. Mullins and Lora Mae (Welch) Mullins. He married Barbara Caraway on February 3, 1955 in Olney. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2020. He was an oilfield operator for many years and was a hard worker. He owned and operated his own paving company and had paved the Olney High School track and tennis courts. He also paved or fixed nearly every street in Olney. He enjoyed playing golf with his son Manuel, Jr., and he loved playing poker. He also enjoyed riding and working with horses.

Survivors include; One daughter and son-in-law, Mylana and Bill Hardin of Graham, Texas; One son, Manuel Wayne Mullins, Jr. of Olney, Texas;One Brother, Willard Mullins of Haskell, Texas; Two sisters, Delores McMillen of Gainsville, Florida and Robbie Curry of Lubbock, Texas; Three grandchildren, Jennifer Blaine, Chris Reed, and Callie Hicks; Seven great grandchildren, Taylor Blaine Allison Blaine, Cash Reed, Cye Reed, Blaine Owen, Sawyer Hicks and Rylan Hicks; Four nephews, Bill McMillen, Michael McMillen, John McMillen, and Scott Curry; Three Nieces, Sharon Cannon, Shana Curry, and Cathy Mullins.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lunnfuneralhome.com.