Gary L. Mullis

Gary Mullis passed to his eternal glory on December 11, 2023.

Gary was born May 14,1944, in DeKalb. Gary was the son of Mickey and Delia Mullis. Gary had one sister, Mickey Imogene.

He wrote a book titled, 'From Farm to Hall of Fame Museum' which outlines his childhood working on the farm with his father, the one-room schoolhouse in Sycamore where he started school, through his 36 years working at University Plaza in DeKalb and his induction into the VIP Songwriting Hall of Fame Museum. In his book, Gary reminisces and shared his 1973 experience where he became a Christian at Foursquare Church in DeKalb.

Gary's first love of Country & Gospel music came when he attended the Boone County Fair in Belvidere, IL in 2005. After that he made many trips to Nashville every June thereafter. He became a member of R.O.P.E., Nashville, Tennessee International Reunion of Professional Entertainers where he began to do recitations of many famous Country & Western recording artists, including visits and appearances on The Grand Ole Opry Stage. In addition to writing recitations, Gary played the snare drum and was a back-up singer to several artists.

In May, 2014, Gary was inducted into the VIP Songwriting Hall of Fame Museum in Lexington, Alabama. Gary has many Platinum and Gold Records in the museum that he won in songwriter's contests. On December 9, 2019, Gary was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the City of DeKalb City Council celebrating his 50 years of service and dedication to the "Toys for Tots" Toy Drive. Gary's last Toy drive was December 10, 2023.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Finch Crematory and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in care to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.