Joshua Lee “Birdie” Mullins, 42, of Ashford, formerly of Chapmanville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at home.
Joshua was the administrative operations clerk for the State of WV at the West Virginia National Guard Armory. He was raised in Trinity Freewill Baptist Church, Henlawson. He was a 1994 graduate of Chapmanville High School where he was a member of the baseball team all four years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ricky Mullins.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Lou Mullins, mother Shelia Mullins of Chapmanville, brother Jeremy (Erika) Mullins of Mooresville, NC, sister Laura Mullins of South Charleston, father-in-law and mother-in-law Eddie and Wanda Holstein, nieces and nephews Braydon, Kaylee, Kaegan, Chace, Wyatt, Allyson, Aubrey, and Julien; he is also survived by his four fur babies.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Joey Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Chapmanville.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.
Sheila and family please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers now and we will continue to pray for strength that only God can give in the days ahead. May the Lord of peace bring comfort to you during your times of overwhelming grief. Sheila, you were truly blessed with such a loving son and he was certainly blessed to have you for his momma.
No words, just love and prayers for you all. I can’t give comfort but you know Jesus can. Josh gave this world goodness and kindness that won’t be forgotten by those who knew him. A great guy!!!
Bobbie so sorry you loss the love of your life love you always
Sheila, I have just now learned that you have lost your Son. I am so, so sorry. Praying that God will strengthen you and your whole family through the coming days. I love you, dear Sister…
Bobbie. My heart breaks for you and your whole family. Josh was one of a kind special person. He loved you so much and was so happy. My prayers and thoughts are with you and will always be there if you need me. Love you.
Sheila and family. So sad and sorry to hear of your loss. My family and I are sending prayers and thoughts of comfort your way and pray that God will hold you especially close during this difficult time.
The entire West Virginia National Guard family sends our condolences and prayers to Josh’s family and friends during this difficult time. He was a beloved member of the WV Guard family in Charleston and he will be missed by us all.
Sorry for the loss, Josh was my one of my favorite people to talk and joke with in the mailroom, never a day without a smile. He will deeply missed by all at the West Virginia Army National Guard.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Shelia and Bobbie. Josh was an amazingly kind and considerate person and a pleasure to work with. He will be deeply missed. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you at this hard time.
Sheila, we will continue to pray for you. Just know in the mist of it all, Jesus said in the word, “that he would never leave you are forsake you. let him hold you tight. We love you.
Bobbie! Words Cannot Express How Deeply Sorry I Am For Your Loss. My Heart Breaks For You And The Family. Just Know That I Am Here For You If Anything Is Needed And My Thaughts And Prayers Will Be With You and The Family. May You R.I.P Josh.
Shelia,
Thinking of you and your family with love and support from Martinsburg. Tracey R.; Ken S.; Mark S.; and Gary B.
I am so sorry Bobbie. We love you. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you. Your Michigan family is praying for you and send lots of love. God bless!
So sorry too young Prayers love for you all.
Dear Shelia, I am so sorry. May God comfort you as only He can during this time of grief and loss. Love you.
SHELIA….I’M SO SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOSHS PASSING….IT’S A SHOCK TO THE COMMUNITY WHERE HE WAS RAISED….I DIDN’T KNOW HIM WELL….BUT…I KNOW HE HAD 2 GREAT PARENTS….LOTS OF HUGS AND LOVE IS COMING YOUR WAY……
Shelia I am so sorry about Josh. My heart breaks for you and your other children. I know what you’re going through. It’s horrible to lose a child and I know the thoughts that are going through your mind. It’s all over for Josh now but you have to live through it for years to come. I would love to see you but Shelia I can’t walk good anymore. I’d have to have someone bring me. I love you Shelia. Stay strong and pray. You know God is with you.
Shelia i am so so very sorry i did not know till this minute.I cannot even imiage the hearbreak you are going through.My love,prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.May God comfort you.
Blessings and prayers for him and his family and friends. So Sorry for your loss. Love verna Abshire Norton
Bobbie, Dave and I have had you on our minds since hearing this news. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss and hope and pray for peace and comfort in the days ahead. I know they will be rough and I can’t even imagine. We are here if you need anything! – Courtney,Dave, and Brynleigh Walker
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and as has been for so many years my love.
My heart go out to all of Josh’s family and friends but especially to his mother Shelia whom I’ve come to know as such a wonderful lady. I had the pleasure of meeting Josh about a year ago when I started working at the WV National Guard Armory, he was just like his mother…very kind and always had a smile! I know his family and friends will miss him terribly but they have the peace of knowing they will see him again in Heaven. May God bless and comfort those that knew Josh. He will be missed.