Mr. Billy Gene Mullis age 54 of Valdese, NC died Monday at his home. Mr. Mullis was born in Ashe County to Clarence and Stella Mae Reeves Mullis. He was preceded in death by his father and step-son, Jonathan Bell IV. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Glen Woodie and Rev. Gene Roten. Burial will follow in the Haw Orchard Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, Sept. 19th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Mullis is survived by: His wife: Selma Osborne Mullis of the home One son: Billy Joe Mullis of Lenoir, NC His mother: Stella Mae Reeves Mullis of West Jefferson, NC 2 brothers: Jerry Mullis of Wilkesboro, NC & Dale Mullis of Fleetwood, NC 2 sisters: Linda Mullis of West Jefferson, NC & Shirley Tincher of Jefferson, NC 1 step-grandchild, several nieces & nephews, and step- nieces & nephews. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.