Rufus Clinton Mullikin Jr.

Mr. Mullikin was born on November 6, 1934 to Rufus and Josephine Mullikin in Waycross, Georgia. He was a Korean War Veteran in the United States Army and was proud of his honorable service, his country, and his membership in various veteran organizations. He was a member of the VFW Post 2681 in Marietta, Georgia, VFW Post 7583 in Roswell, Georgia, honorary degree of MOC (Military Order of the Cootie), and Atlanta First United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Mullikin and Josephine Lynn, and stepmother, Minnie Mullikin. He is survived by his sons, Jason R. Mullikin and his wife, Raz, of Marietta, Georgia and Neal J. Mullikin and his wife, Kristen, of Canton, Georgia; grandchildren, Maddox and Mason Mullikin; and his many buddies from the VFW.

His family will receive friends Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 4:00 pm until service time at 6:00 pm at Woodstock Funeral Home in Woodstock, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia sharply at 9:30 am on Friday, January 13, 2017.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Mullikin’s honor to the VFW National Home for Children at www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-rufus-c-mullikin-jr.