Carl "Whitey" Mings

Carl “Whitey” Mings, 75, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 at Russell County Hospital.

Born at home on October 22, 1948, in Columbia, Kentucky to the late Harlin and Tolou Mings.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters, Russell and Kenneth Mings, Freda Stotts, Helen Bradley and Ruby Cave.

Carl served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, spending two years stationed in Germany.  Upon his return, he embarked on a successful career as a skilled mason for four decades where he was affectionately known as “Whitey” due to his light blond hair and fair complexion.  In his later years, Carl found joy on the open road driving a truck for Campbell’s Trucking and Gaskin’s Fertilizer, always accompanied by his loyal companion, Harley Pup.

An avid outdoorsman, Carl found solace in tending to his garden and casting a line in the water.  He possessed a natural ability to make everyone feel at ease and his quick wit brought laughter to those closest to him.  A devout member of Calvary Temple Church in the Garlin community, Carl cherished his faith and the bonds he shared with his church family.

Carl is survived by his loving wife, Delilah Mings; three stepchildren, Jennifer McQueary of Jamestown, Lindsey (Chad) Gosser of Russell Springs, Adam (Lindsey) Wilson of Mackville; one sister, Shirley Murphy of Campbellsville; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a special nephew, Stanley Becker of Columbia, along with a host of nieces and nephews

Funeral service – Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Troy McWhorter and Bro. David South officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery with full military honors presented by V.F. W. Post 6097

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Casket Bearers:  Stanley Becker, Adam Wilson, Brandon Kerr, Mike Tarter, Charles “Frog” Giles, Ryan Herron

Honorary:  Cole McQueary, Gabriel Browning, Dwight Kerr, Tony Kerr, Jimmy Stephens, David South, Jeff Herron

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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