Herbert James Mullins
June 23, 2015
Herbert James Mullins, 89, passed away June 23, 2015. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the funeral service on Wednesday, July 1 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Palo, Iowa.
Herbert was born June 10, 1926 to Cornelia (Voss) and Clyde Mullins. He graduated from Norwalk High School and then attended AIB. He then graduated from Drake University and worked as a self-employed Certified Public Accountant. He married his college sweetheart, Phyllis Dick in 1946. Herbert enjoyed Tae Kwon Do and traveling.
He is survived by his children, Theodore Mullins, Julie (Doug) Johnson, and Patrick Mullins; his sister, June Silba; grandchildren, Jason Johnson and Michael (Mandra) Mullins; and great-grandchildren, Lucas and Logan Mullins. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; and sister, Shirley Lewis.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Nathan Albaugh
07/11/2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. One of my favorite moments in life is taking tae kwon do with him. Truly a great man.
Marcia Peterson
07/07/2015
Ted: I was so sorry to learn of your father's passing. My sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Elizabeth "Lizz" Blair
06/25/2015
I loved Hurricane Herb! He was an inspiration to the Martial Arts World! I'm glad my kids and I had a chance to visit with him in April at the Hall of Fame in Indianapolis. He will be missed by many!!
James Sandin
06/25/2015
My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of this dear soul over his passing. God bless you all
Barbara Williamson
06/25/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am truly sorry for the loss of your father.
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us." Helen Keller
Russ & Jean Dohrmann
06/25/2015
Our deepest condolences to all the children. We have so many fond memories of Herb and Phyllis...we would not know where to start.
A part of us has also departed.
Archie Cox
06/25/2015
I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe Medina
06/25/2015
My wife and I met Herb in Cancun, March of 2015. He has been an inspiration to many and will be dearly missed. Cancun won't be the same without him. A true inspiration to all Martial Artists. Condolences from the Medina family.
Jeff and Sandy Reynolds
06/24/2015
We loved spending time with Herb and Julie on our trip to Korea and China. Herb was one of our best Taekwondo friends and we loved seeing him at all of the tournaments. We will miss him dearly. God Bless him and his family. We are sad that we are out of town and cannot attend the services! Condolences from all of the Chung Kim family.
Todd Somers
06/24/2015
What wonderful man.. Loved talking to him every year in Indianapolis at the hall of fame..Talking to him while eating breakfast...talking about martial arts... Herb had so many great stories....my wife Jennifer and I are truly devastated... That he is gone.RIP Herb
Tammy Gillette
06/24/2015
RIP Mr. Mullins. God blessed me in meeting you at the tournament. I know you will be competing in Heaven & guiding others.