Arthur Joe Mullinax's Obituary
Arthur ?Joe? Mullinax
LONGVIEW-Memorial services for Joe Mullinax, 77, of Longview, will be
10:00 a.m. Saturday May 12, 2007, at First Lutheran Church ELCA in
Longview, with the Reverend Mike Maxwell officiating. Private burial will
be on Wednesday May 9, 2007 at Gill Community Cemetery near Marshall, Pastor Kenny Bush will officiate this family service.
Mr. Mullinax was born October 11, 1929, in Kermit, TX. He died Saturday,
May 5, 2007 at his residence after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer.
He graduated from North Texas State University with a degree in
accounting and then served in the Army during the Korean War.
He is the former owner of Harley's Cut-Rate Stores in Longview which he
passed on to his children and son-in-law. He continued to be an integral
part of the business until he fell ill a few months ago. He will truly be
missed by all who knew him. He was a gentleman, compassionate friend,
loving father & grandfather, and great teacher.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Arthur and Lola
Mullinax, and a grandson James Blalock.
Mr. Mullinax is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Anna
Mullinax; his daughter and son-in-law, Kele' and Paul Blalock; his
grandchildren, Chase Blalock, Chelsea Blalock, and Joel Mullinax; his
sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Keith Clark; his nephew and wife,
Gregg and Jeannie Clark; his niece and husband, Robyn and Danny Moore;
his former wife and mother of his children, Carole Mullinax; and his
special friend, Barbara Pankhurst..
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Heart's Way Hospice, 1306 Pine Tree Road, Longview, TX 75604; or; American Cancer Society
1301 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75701 1-800-227-2345; or a charity
of choice.
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