James Paul Mull, age 75, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 30, 1942 in Hothouse, NC to the late Hoyt Paul Mull and Rosa Lee Newman Mull. He was a retired iron worker with Chattanoog Local 704, was a member of McCay Lodge #423 F&AM, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.He is survived by his children, Michael (Maria) Lynn Mull of Ducktown, McKenna Shewmake of Blue Ridge, Karen (Mark) Ratcliff of Cleveland, and Cameron Nicole Bailey Mull of Ducktown; a brother, John Mull and a sister, Rosa Lynn Miller of Wisconsin.Per his wishes, there will be no formal services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. .