Donald Lee Mullinax

September 13, 1937 - January 26, 2019

Donald Lee Mullinax, 81, of Mitchell, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. Born September 13, 1937, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Lester Lee and Vada Mullinax. He married Bonnie Kirkman on May 15, 1964 and she survives. Donald retired from the City of Bedford. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and then reenlisted in the United States Army serving tours in the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Mullinax, six children, Cynthia (Steve) Dalton, Donny (Vivian) Mullinax Jr., Jon (Roberta) Mullinax, Joe (Hope) Mullinax, Jennifer Ellis, and Lee (Tori) Mullinax; three step-children, Denise (Jim) Barnett, Charles Mullinax, and Denny Mullinax; thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kay Mullinax; and twelve brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Bonds Chapel with Pastor Rob Martindale officiating. Burial will follow in Bonds Chapel Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post #33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. Tuesday at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Home.