The Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill announces the death of Mr. Kenneth Claborn Mulling, age 68, of Turtletown, Tenn., who died Saturday, November 29, 2008, at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Mulling was a retired deputy sheriff with the Coulter Co. FL Sheriff's Dept and was a member of Samoset Baptist Church. He attended Farner Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.He is survived by his wife Donna Marie (Glidden) Mulling of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Celeste and Steven Chandler of Columbia, S.C., and Karin and Ruben Gutierrez of Naples, Fla., one sister, Gloria Ballinger of Bradenton, Fla., two brothers, Bobby Mulling of Bradenton, Fla., and Tommy Mulling of Fort Myers, Fla., three grandchildren, Brandon Mulling, Steven Chandler and Dylan Chandler. The body was cremated and a private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22313, the East Tenn. Home Health Care, or the charity of your choice.Arrangements are being handled by AKINS FUNERAL HOME, Copperhill, Tenn.