Jim Elmo Mauldin Jr.

James “Jim” Elmo Mauldin, Jr., age 75, of Winder, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. During his life, he worked as a teletype operator for United Press International, owned and operated a Western Auto store for 12 years, and retired from the Bank of Covington as a purchasing officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Elmo Mauldin, Sr. and Lennie Lee DeLoach Lindsey Mauldin; and a half-brother, Charles Kelly Lindsey. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor Daniel Mauldin; two daughters, Melody Lynn (Michael) Covington of Athens, GA and Crystal Elaine (Lynn) Holman of Statesboro, GA; four grandchildren, Catherine Anne (Nathaniel) Barrett, Sharon Elizabeth Covington, Stephanie Mae (Don) Joyner, and Danielle Leigh (Patrick) Lane; and three great-grandchildren, Kaylin Joyner, Britt Joyner, and Mary Catherine Barrett. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2 pm in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Reverend Irby Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-2 pm on the day of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agape Hospice. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.