Funeral services for Garland Stanhope Mullinax, 83, of Mount Airy, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment followed in Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Mullinax went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
Born Dec. 29, 1937, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Stanhope and Pauline Loudermilk Mullinax. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Mullinax; and a sister, Betty Powell.
He was a member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church. He was retired from Schandig Furniture Corporation with 46 years and four months of loyal and dedicated service. Mr. Mullinax was a veteran having proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include mother of his children, Winnie Mullinax; son, Ronnie Mullinax of Mt. Airy; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Philip Jones of Mt. Airy; brother, James Mullinax of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Emily Mullinax, Shane Jones, and Shonda Jones; great-grandchildren, Jarred Jones, Colby Jones, Creed Jones, Britton Jones-Leggett, Lindley Jones-Leggett, Lewellyn Jones-Leggett, and Beckett Jones-Leggett; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel and Crematory, Demorest.