Michael LeRoy Mullinix

Michael LeRoy Mullinix, 73, of Manila, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at his home. He was born April 21, 1947, in Harrisburg, Ill. He served his country in the United States Army Special Forces, National Guard, and Army Reserves Advisor, and received a Purple Heart and other medals, Austin Park Ranger, Police Career: Deputy Sheriff – Howell County Sheriff Department in West Plains, Mo., Manila Police Department, Leachville Police Department – Chief of Police.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Mullinix of the home; one son, Shawn LeRoy Mullinix of Walhalla, S.C.; one daughter, Laura Lee of Gosnell; one stepson, Michael Tarver of Manila; one stepdaughter, Delaine Hamilton of Manila; 13 grandchildren, Kayla LeAnn Mullinix, Hailey Jessica Jean Mullinix, Jackson Lee Mullinix, Hunter Tarver, Jacob Tarver, Michael Tarver, Jr., Laci Rountree, Matt Rountree, Rossalyn Bell, David Pasley, Bradlee Hamilton, Makayla Collins, Kaden Collins; five great-grandchildren, Oliver Arnold Bridgman, Sophia Jaine Mitchell, Brooklyn Tarver, Gaige Tarver, Nora Jean Pasley; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy H. “Chick” Mullinix and Cleo Easley; grandparents, Ethel Cindi Ballard Mullinix and Herman E. Mullinix; one sister, Sharon Kay Mullinix VanVorous.

The family has requested a private disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service, Manila.

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