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Samuel Lee Mullis

July 8, 1942 — January 23, 2025

Concord

Samuel Lee Mullis, 82, of Concord, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Novant Health in Huntersville.

“Santa” Sam was born July 8, 1942, in Concord, NC, to the late James Alfred Mullis and the late Omie Leona Mullis. He was also preceded in death by wife, Shelia Talbert; son, Shawn Alexander; and brother, Arthur Eugene. 

Survivors include special friend, Sherry Swett; son, Samuel Lee II of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Sarah Jo Burris of Concord, NC; brother, Wayne Franklin of Imperial, MO; sister, Frances Parham of China Grove, NC; grandchildren, Isaac Alexander, Clarksville, TN; Alexis Jin, Worchester, MA; Samuel Lee III, Greensboro, NC; Andrew Ray, Raleigh, NC.; great grandchild Ember Lynn, Greensboro, NC, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. And a loving church family. 

Although his most important hat was being a loving father and husband, Sam wore many other hats during his long and storied life - captain of the football team at Hartsell High School, Boy Scout leader, Teen Court volunteer, Youth Minister, Toastmaster, Election Board member, hotdog deliverer, and of course, Santa. Oh, how he loved being Santa! 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm , January 27, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, January 28, 2025 at McGill Baptist Church at 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027 , officiated by Pastor Steve Ayers. Burial will follow at the West Concord Cemetery at 331 Union Cemetery Rd SW, Concord. For those unable to attend live, you can join us virtually by searching for McGill Baptist Church's live stream on YouTube or Facebook.

Sam was passionate about education, and the family suggests donations to the education fund that he actively contributed to for his great granddaughter, Ember Lynn Mullis, be made in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be directed to his son, Samuel Lee Mullis II, with memo indication for education fund, 1112 Southern Escape Way Raleigh, NC, 27603. Other donations can be made to McGill Baptist church “Missions Fund.”

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Mullis family.

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Monday, January 27, 2025

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord

460 Branchview Dr NE, Concord, NC 28025

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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