Michael Mullins

Bro. Michael Mullins, 77, of Highland, KY passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Born on November 25, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late Harold Mullins and the late Charlene May Mullins.

Michael faithfully dedicated his life to serving the Lord, educating young people, and strengthening his community. Through his pastoral ministry, he was privileged to shepherd several Baptist congregations, including Blue Lick Baptist Church, Polly Ann Baptist Church, Freedom Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Mt. Freedom Baptist Church in Willisburg, Locust Grove Baptist Church, Mt. Salem Baptist Church, Parlor Grove Baptist Church, and South Fork Baptist Church. His heart for ministry extended beyond the local church as he participated in mission work in Nigeria, sharing the love of Christ and serving others abroad. Michael also faithfully served as Chairman of the Board and as a pastoral counselor at Isaiah House. In addition to his ministry, Michael devoted many years to public education in Lincoln County. He taught seventh and eighth grade at McKinney Elementary and Kings Mountain Elementary before serving as principal of Waynesburg Elementary. He later served as Director of Buildings and Grounds and Transportation for the Lincoln County Board of Education. He coached seventh and eighth grade boys' and girls' basketball as well as baseball, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of countless student-athletes. He encouraged creativity and academic excellence by leading several Odyssey of the Mind teams to the World Finals. Michael was also a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce Ann Mullins; two children, Jeremy Mullins (Heather) and Melissa Harmon (Bobby); one brother, Randall Mullins; three grandchildren, Matrie Harmon, Zane Mullins and Hallie Mullins; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Charlene Mullins; and two brothers, Roby Mullins and Dwight Mullins.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home with Bro. Choe Sergeant officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford.

Military Honors will be presented by Caswell Saufley Post 18.

Active Pallbearers are Bobby Harmon, Cody Mullins, Gary Coffman, Ricky Mullins, Marty Mullins and D.J. Mullins.

Honorary Pallbearers are Hal Kirkpatrick, Kenny Mullins and Patrick Mullins.