Lonnie Buford Mullican

Lonnie Buford Mullican age 83, passed away Saturday April 22, 2023, at his residence in Dowelltown. He was born January 22, 1940, to his parents, the late William Fate and Zona Goodwin Mullican. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter, Kayla Hurst; siblings, Alvie Mullican, Gloston Mullican and Austin Mullican. Mr. Mullican was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church and worked at the Shirt Factory. Buford loved his family, animals and gardening.  He enjoyed farming and was always ready to go fishing.  He is survived by wife of 64 years Hazel Mullican of Dowelltown; 4 children, Melissa (Brett) Bishop of Murfreesboro, Teresa (Don) Bryant of Dowelltown, Tony (Terri) Mullican of Manchester and Christy (Jimmy) Barrett of Dowelltown; 5 grandchildren, Lonnie "Rusty" McCloud, Chase Bryant, Tara (Matt) Colwell, Amber Schultz, Amy Beena Afoakwa; 5 great-grandchildren, Nimue' Grace McCloud, Lucy Hurst, Layla Kai Colwell, Shiloh Schultz and River Schultz; special niece, Jayrah Hire; special nephew, Doug Mullican. Funeral services will be held 3:PM Monday April 24, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale and Doug Mullican officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 3:PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses or to someone less fortunate, in memory of Mr. Mullican. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

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