Rev. Dr. Ralph C Mullins, a resident of Enterprise, AL passed away recently.
Funeral services for Rev. Dr. Ralph C Mullins will be Saturday, February 3, at 11am, from the Hillcrest Baptist Church, 500 Alberta St. of Enterprise, AL. The burial will follow in Precious Memories Cemetery.
The visitation will be Friday evening, from 5pm to 7pm at Hammond-Sconiers Funeral Home, Enterprise, AL.
Reverend Dr. Ralph C. Mullins
Reverend Dr. R. C. Mullins was born August 27, 1940 to the late Ralph and Mary Alice Calhoun. He confessed Christ at an early age and affiliated with Friendship Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend J. H. Williams.
He completed his early childhood education in the Coffee County Training School System and graduated from Van Buren High School, Eufaula, AL. He attended Dothan Seminary, an extension of Selma University and received a BTH degree, he also attended A&M University, Huntsville, AL, Sanford University, Birmingham, AL and received a certificate in Christian Education and Theology.
Dr. Mullins was called into the ministry in 1962, and delivered his first sermon the third Sunday in November, 1962, at Pleasant Shade Baptist Church, Enterprise, AL. He was later ordained to take Pastorate of Morning Star Baptist Church, in Enterprise, AL. Some of the other churches he pastored were: Beulah Hill Baptist Church, Banks, AL; Greater Springfield Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL; Hollis Springs Church, Springhill, AL.; St. Lewis Baptist Church, Elamville, AL; St. John Baptist Church, Luverne, AL; Center Baptist Church, Newville, AL; Pastor Mullins served as "Shepard of the Flock" at Union Grove until his unexpected death January 26, 2018, after lending over 37 years of devoted leadership, preaching and teaching.
Dr. Mullins was employed with Dyncorp Army Contract for over 38 years. In June 2002, he retired and devoted all of his attention to his work for Christ and his love for farming.
He served on numerous boards and organizations in the District, State, National Associations and Conventions of the State of Alabama. ? President, Enterprise Ministerial Alliance ? President and Dean, Salem-Enterprise Sunday School & BTU Congress ? Dean, Southeast BTU Congress of Christian Education ? President, Minister & Laymen Union ? President, Progressive Mission & Education Convention of Alabama ? Grand Attorney, LAMS Society ? Moderator, New Era #2 District Association
Dr. Mullins leaves to cherish his memory and legacy, a devoted, caring and loving wife, Mrs. Verdell Mullins; seven loving children: Trentino (Danny) Lane, Gwendolyn (Rex) Donaldson, Brad (Nichole) Mullins, Kimberly Mullins, Maria (Rodderick) Craig, Angela Williams, and Kenneth (Katherine) Williams, two special children: Carolyn (Harold) Jackson, and Jara (Whitney) Black. Twenty-four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two devoted sisters, Alice (Rev. Rubin) McKinnon, Mary (Jesse) Windsor, one loving brother, Johnny Calhoun; five sisters-in-law, Ann (General) Dickerson, Mary Brooks, Earnestine Council, Wanda Council, Earnestine Council, five brothers–in law: Jimmy Council, Robert Council, Odell Council, Pete Council, Charlie Council, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and the entire Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church family.
Dr. Mullins was preceded in death by his parents and two children, Michelle and Norris Mullins.