Wayne was born April 21, 1948 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Rosa Evelyn Parris Mullins and the late Henry Russell Mullins. Wayne was a graduate of Cave Spring High School and a graduate of Coosa Valley Technical College. He is survived by his loving life partner of thirty-three years Patsy Strickland, a son Bryan Mullins (Amy Weaver), a daughter Meredith Mullins (Tom Foster), sister Mary Katherine Mullins Meivers (Michael), a stepson Harold Gene Strickland III (Emily), a stepdaughter Sheri Strickland Lax (Jeff), a granddaughter Alaina Michelle Lax, and multiple cousins, nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by eight siblings; Doris Evelyn Mullins Ridley, Evie Eloise Mullins Gravley, Henry Russell Mullins, Jr., Vivian Avonell Mullins Brodecki, James (J.B.) Bowden Mullins, David Parris Mullins, Sr., Donald Lee Mullins, Harry Stanford Mullins, and his stepdaughter, Shana Michelle Strickland.
From the early days of information technology, Wayne became a skilled IT Systems Manager and Designer in the carpet industry, later consulting with the county government and regional businesses. He enjoyed tinkering in his workshop, building furniture, painting cars, painting artwork, going to the mountains, riding around exploring, and especially food-centered gatherings with family and friends.
Services will be held at Daniel’s Funeral Home on November 5, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at noon. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a special donation in memory of Wayne to Cancer Navigators, one of his favorite causes. 3 Central Plaza #415, Rome, GA 30161. Attn: Sarah Husser.
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