Leslie Anthony Mullings

Celebrating the Life and Times of Leslie Anthony Mullings April 14, 1946 - April 10, 2025 How do you capture a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories in just a few words? Today, we gather to honor and remember Leslie Anthony Mullings, husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend; a man who lived his life in quiet exuberance. Early Life and Family Leslie was born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies on April 14, 1946. He was the fourth child of Leslie and Clara Mullings, now deceased. Leslie grew up in a blended family of many siblings, namely, Winston, Seymour, Lawrence, Errol, who predeceased him, Donald, Enid, Cay, Carol, Janice, Michael, Howard, Grace, Sharon, and David. He shared countless moments of joy and sometimes disagreements with his siblings. Leslie was the first child to introduce a grandchild to his father, his firstborn, Stacy. Although he seldomly verbalized it, he was a quiet supporter of all his children, Stacy, Mauveneen, Joan, Lesline, Tasha, Melene, Kaydene, as well as his grandchildren, Mauven, Jontaye, Emma Cay, Nyla, Tashun, Jayden, Juliana and Jiana, and his stepson DJ. Although he was not a particularly religious person, he asked his sister, Carol and his daughter, Joan, to pray for his daughter, Melene, when she was ill. Leslie thought highly of his children and wanted a better opportunity for them. After migrating to the United States, he made sure they followed. For a few years he played the single dad role, working a full-time job, while doing laundry and cooking as the children settled into a new life. To his children, he exemplified the value of pursuing a career while living their best lives. They thought he was a really cool guy, who thought of himself as a comedian and always had a story to tell. As one daughter expressed, ‘We are grateful for every lesson he imparted and every memory we shared.” He never met a stranger, one of his daughters noted, as he quickly befriended anyone he met. His neighbors in Chester Avenue where he grew up tell of the many times he came to their aid. Education and Career He attended Crescent All Age and St. Andrew Technical School in Jamaica where he studied to become a machinist. Upon graduating from St. Andrew Technical School, he completed a two-year apprenticeship program which made him a certified machinist. He would tell you that his father was a genius for providing guidance to him on his choice of a career He gained employment at Bybrook Condensary in Jamaica where he worked until he migrated to the United States in 1987. On one of his visits to America he worked as an assistant teacher at a Child Care Center. When he decided to settle in the United States, he worked at Domino Sugar Factory in Yonkers, where he eventually became a union delegate. He retired from this company and returned to live in Jamaica in 2006. Personal Life Leslie lived his life unapologetically. Outside of work, he had a myriad of interests and hobbies. He considered himself a recreational gambler and expected to win the lottery one day. He loved horse racing, domino playing, music, and J Wray and his nephews (a popular brand of rum in Jamaica). He had a passion for horse racing. This passion for horse racing made for a strong bond between him and his brother, Donald. One of his siblings referred to Caymanas Park, the venue for horse racing in Jamaica, as his “church” and on many Saturdays would tease him asking if he wasn’t going to church. He was a Mr. Fix it and his children tell stories that when they were growing up, he was always fixing things around the house. He liked building gadgets and appliances. He was very creative and built his children a barbecue grill from unconventional material. On one of the years when he visited, he built his daughter a raised garden. There are many locations where he found solace, enjoyment, and moments of reflection -the bar at Jobs Lane, the seaside in Portland, under the ackee tree in the back yard of the Mullings family home in Spanish Town, and a famous chair in the backyard of his sister Carol’s home in Florida where he often greeted neighbors. Memories to Cherish As we say our final goodbyes, we do so with heavy hearts but also with gratitude for having had the privilege of knowing and loving Leslie. His journey may have ended, but the impact of his life will continue to ripple through our lives and the lives of all who knew him. We will miss him dearly, but we find solace in the beautiful memories and the love he left behind. Rest in peace, dear Leslie. You will be forever cherished and never forgotten by your children, grandchildren, and siblings, your loving wife, Kim, stepson, DJ, your stepmother, Lucille, your nephews and nieces, and your many friends. Livestream:https://vimeo.com/event/5079755

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Leslie Anthony Mullings

April 14, 1946 - April 10, 2025