Billie G. Mulkins, 95, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:40 P.M., Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Billie had been a construction worker and ran Bill's Antique Shop in Du Quoin for several years.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Bill had been a United States Navy veteran of World War II.
He was born December 11, 1927 in Herrin, IL, the son of William and Mae (Bradley) Mulkin.
He married Phyllis Louise Rule on September 13, 1957 in Centralia, IL and she preceded him in death on November 16, 1961.
He is survived by three children - Joyce Koerber of Du Quoin, Brad Mulkins and wife Debbie of Du Quoin and Paula Loos and husband Fred of Pinckneyville, one sister - Mary Crews of Du Quoin, three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren and one step great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister - Wanda Coffel, and one son-in-law - Bob Koerber.
A special thank you to Rachel, his caregiver, and the daytime nurses and staff at Marshall Browning Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the Du Quoin Youth Club and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.