Richard H. Mullenix, 75, Fowlerton, passed away at 7:53 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Marion Health. The family will receive visitors from 12 noon to 2 pm on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Richard's life will begin at 2 pm with Pastor Curtis Rhoadarmer officiating. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery at a later date.
He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, February 14, 1947, to Thomas and Erma (Marshall) Mullenix. On June 12, 1970, he married Karen Briles, and they shared nearly 52 years together until she passed away on January 3, 2022. He served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.
Survivors include his son, Kelly (Jennifer) Mullenix of Fowlerton; daughter, Lori Mullenix of Marion; grandson, Derek (Samantha) Barksdale, Kiler Mullenix, and Zachary Spence; granddaughters, Haley Mullenix, Summer Spence, and Lilianna Mullenix; great-grandson, Jonathon; great-granddaughter, Adrienne; brother, Thomas Robert Mullenix, II; sister, Martel Martin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his loving wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Marilyn Huston, Cecilia Smith, and Thomasina Wyninger.
