Harland Ray Mullenix, affectionately known as Ray or "Poppie," passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at the age of 94. Born in Cherokee County, Texas on December 15, 1929, to parents William and Curtis Mullenix, Ray led a life rich with love, family, and dedication.
After graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1947, Ray was drafted into the US Army and served for 2 years in the Korean War. Ray went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Houston. It was in St. Louis, Missouri, that he met his beloved wife, Dorothy. They married in 1968 and together moved to Ray's favorite city, New Orleans.
Ray enjoyed a long and fulfilling career, having held significant leadership roles at American Can and JB Smith Manufacturing. His professional accomplishments were only matched by his personal passions. Ray was an avid tennis player, participating in a senior men's tennis league until he was 90. A dedicated reader, he was a committed member of his local book club. His faith and community were cornerstones of his life; Ray was an active member of St. Martha's Church and the Kingwood Country Club.
Preceded in death by his father, William Mullenix; his mother, Curtis Mullenix; and his daughter, Melissa Mullenix, Ray leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mullenix; his daughter, Michelle Mullenix; his grandsons, Sean Mullenix-Young and Cody Goodman; his granddaughters, Kylie Goodman and Eleni Triant; his great-grandson, Jaxon Windsor; and his great-granddaughter, Montana Goodman.
The pallbearers will be Michelle Mullenix, Sean Mullenix-Young, and Devin Mullenix-Young.
Ray's life was a testament to his faith, his commitment to his family, and his deep appreciation for his friends. He will be dearly missed and forever cherished by all who knew him.
A visitation for Harland will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Martha's Catholic Church, 4301 Woodridge Pkwy, Porter, Texas 77365.
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