Sammy Joe Mullis, Sr. August 20, 1937 - June 15, 2021
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR 71655
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Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello
,
AR 71655
5/18/2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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Funeral Service Stephenson-Dearman Chapel
943 Hwy 425 N.
Monticello
,
AR 71655
6/19/2021 at 11:00 a.m.
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Oakland Cemetery
800 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR 71655
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First Baptist Church
413 North Main
Monticello, AR 71655
Drew County Historical Society
404 S. Main St.
Monticello, AR 71655
Second Chance Furdogs
P O Box 322
Monticello, AR 71657
Sammy Joe Mullis, Sr., age 83 of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at The Woods Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. He was born August 20, 1937, in Florence, AR to the late Kennon Walter (K.W.) Mullis and Mary Youngblood Mullis. Sammy founded Sammy Mullis Insurance Agency on the square which recently celebrated over 50 years in business. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and was also a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Eureka Lodge. Sammy enjoyed spending time with friends, fishing, and playing golf. Survivors include his wife, Connie Mullis of Monticello; one sister, Judy Mullis Clower (Johnny) of McGehee; two sons, Sam Mullis, Jr. (Donna) of Plano, TX and Jay Mullis of Fayetteville; one daughter, Tammy Mullis Knobloch (Charles) of Monticello; seven grandchildren, Sarah Mullis Sundberg (Chris) of Austin, TX, Megan Mullis Guirguis (Andrew) of Los Angeles, CA, Lauren Mullis, Mollie Mullis, and Clay Mullis all of Fayetteville, K.C. Knobloch (Elyse) and Kelly Knobloch both of Monticello; six great-grandchildren, Virginia Sundberg of Austin, TX, William Guirguis, Eleanor Guirguis, and new Gregory Joe Guirguis all of Los Angeles, CA, Winston Knobloch and Wyatt Knobloch both of Monticello; along with many nephews and cousins who held a special place in his heart. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Kevin Henry officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Family visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Monticello 2nd Chance FurDogs, and the Monticello Historical Society. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
