Jimmy (Jim) M. Mullinax was born June 20, 1935 in DeKalb County. He went home Sept. 12, 2019 at his residence. He retired from the United States Postal Service where he was a mail carrier for many years, a member of New Hope Baptist Church, a lifelong member of the Alexandria Lions Club, an Army Veteran and a collector of anything antique.

In his 84 years, he taught us man lessons like: If you can’t say it to their face don’t’ say it at all. How to dig worms or fish with your hands. One flashlight with batteries is all you need. Don’t drink, smoke or cuss in front of ladies. You can always change your mind. How to shoot a gun, fill a sinkhole, plant a garden, get a tractor out of a pond and you can go ANYWHERE in a 4-wheel drive. How to toolbox surf, always take care of windows, kids and animals. Life aint fair.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Drury Malburn and Pauline Adamson Mullinax; a brother, Harry; and a sister, Suzane.

He leaves behind a smiling but sad family that includes his wife of 62 years, Daris Mullinax, three daughters, Ria (Ricky) Baker, Beki (John Scott) Morgan; Stacey (Dewayne) Martin; grandchildren, Tori Bake, Derrick (Stacey) Baker, Zach Martin, Ethan Martin; great grandchildren, Jonathan and Sadie; brother Kenneth (Carolyn) Mullinax; sister, Joyce Davis; sister-in-law, Joyce Hibdon Mullinax; special friends Peggy Bogle and Gary Anderson.

Funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with Bro. Ronnie Smith officiating. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery.

Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of the arrangements.