Raeford Eugene Mullis, 96, of Charlotte, died peacefully on September 19, 2014, surrounded by family at Presbyterian Hospital.He was born on May 25, 1918 in Union County to Green Raymond Mullis and Ida Austin Mullis. His cherished wife of 65 years, Eupha Maye Price Mullis, preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his parents; brothers Archie, Bruce and Homer; sisters Pauline Mullis Medlin, Lucile Mullis Peterson and Marjorie Mullis Price; and a son-in-law, Stephen March. He is survived by his three daughters, Emily Mullis Wilkins and husband Dan of Caswell Beach, Mary Mullis March of Elizabeth City and Virginia Rae "Ginny" Mullis of Charlotte; and two grandsons, Julian Austin March of Wilmington and Leland Daniel March of Elizabeth City. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Mullis Smalhout of Bethesda, MD; sisters-in-law Chattie Price Byrd and Betty Price; and beloved Mullis and Price nieces and nephews.Mr. Mullis was an Army veteran of World War II; he was a medic in the Pacific Theater in the 148th General Hospital. He is a graduate of Unionville High School and attended N.C. State University before serving in the Army. He retired as a property tax appraiser for Mecklenburg County. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Charlotte. He was a kind, loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He had an unfailing strength and lived life with faith, optimism and laughter. We will miss hearing him recount stories of his early years on the farm, the war, his family and witnessing nearly a century of change.The family is grateful to Pastor Michael Cummings and Mrs. Shirley Brown of First Baptist Church for their years of Christian love and support. We also thank Dr. Kevin Sharkey and Dr. Lance Diehl and the staff of the Novant Heart Failure Clinic for their excellent care. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Adult Growth Ministry, c/o of Pastor Michael Cummings, 301 S. Davidson St., Charlotte, N.C. 28202.A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, September 21, 2014 at McEwen Funeral Service, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. tte, NC.
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March 21, 2015
Eric
semper fi-appreciate your service
January 22, 2015
Emily
It seems I miss my father more with each passing day. He was a remarkable man who lived so simply, quietly, leaving a mark on me that is revealing itself more as time passes. I told him I would miss him but I could not express and did not know how much.
October 2, 2014
Penny Sampoli
I want to send my love and heartfelt sympathy to my cousins Emily, Mary, and Ginny for their recent loss. I remember Uncle Raeford from my childhood as soft-spoken, gentle, and kind. As an adult I became even more aware of his wonderful qualities as a family man through my mother's stories as well as through direct personal experience. Not so long ago he called me after both my parents had passed away just to find out how I was doing. I will always be grateful for that sweet gesture. I also want his two grandsons to know how much he meant to so many far flung relatives who nevertheless remember him with great fondness.
September 24, 2014
Mary March
It is probably too early for me to speak on this, but my father was an incredible man. I think everyone who knew him, especially in his last years when he put aside worries about his own health issues to tend my mother, would agree. He truly honored and cherished her. The wedding vows are often not tested right away, but later in the marriage. What he did, he didn't want credit for. He said he did it because he loved her. He wanted her to be happy and comfortable, if it was the last thing he did. His intelligence and honor were hallmarks of who he was. He never lost either. I am proud to call you Daddy. Love, Mary, your middle girl
September 22, 2014
Wanted to add my sympathy to all of you. I remember with fondness your parents and the fun that you girls had with the Jones kids. Blessings to you and praying God's care. Lovingly, Miriam Jones
September 22, 2014
josephine barbour
Very dear Emmie, Mary-mullis and Ginny my thoughts and prayers are with you, Leland and Julian. Take gentle care--- jb
September 21, 2014
Emily, Mary, Ginny:
I fondly remember Jim's Uncle Raeford, and you - his double first cousins. God Bless each of you, and know he is in our Father's arms.
Love, Jeanne Price Pack, Sumter, SC
September 20, 2014
Tammie Krauss
Many thoughts and prayers to the Mullis family.
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