Sr., A. Mullins

Jack Ancil Mullins, Sr., 65, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 from complications associated with leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.S. and Juanita Mullins, and his siblings, Jahue, Simmy, and Eva Lou Mullins. Jack was a graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee and obtained his Masters of Education from Virginia State. He played football and was an undergraduate assistant coach at Maryville College. Jack was a head football coach in Tennessee for 2 years before moving to Virginia. Once he moved, he served as coach in Hopewell, Varina, and Petersburg, where he was exceptionally proud of winning the 1979 AAA Virginia State Football Championship. He also served as the athletic director at Petersburg and Meadowbrook High Schools. He retired from Meadowbrook in 1999. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family at Nags Head, attending college football games, and being with his many friends. He was devoted to his family, especially enjoying time with his granddaughters. Jack is survived by his wife, Margaret H. Mullins; children, Jack â??Jodyâ? Mullins, Jr. and his wife, Inna of Knoxville, TN and Anna Parker and her husband, Christopher of Eden, NC; grandchildren, Lilly Mullins and Leah Parker and his siblings, Roger Mullins and Mike Mullins both of Oak Ridge, TN. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 4 to 6 pm. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, October 12, 2009 at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Griffith officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Virginia Chapter, 5511 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .