Michael LeRoy Mullinix
April 21, 1947 - December 23, 2020

Michael LeRoy Mullinix, 73 of Manila, Arkansas passed away Wednesday December 23, 2020 at his home. He was born April 21, 1947 in Harrisburg, Illinois. He served his country in the United States Army Special Forces, National Guard, and Army Reserves Advisor, and received a Purple Heart and other medals, Austin Park Ranger, Police Career: Deputy Sherriff – Howell County Sherriff Department in West Plains, Missouri, Manila Police Department, Leachville Police Department – Chief of Police. Survivors include; his wife: Barbara Mullinix of the home; one son: Shawn LeRoy Mullinix of Walhalla, South Carolina; one daughter: Laura Lee of Gosnell, Arkansas; one step son: Michael Tarver of Manila, Arkansas; one step daughter: Delaine Hamilton of Manila, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren: Kayla LeAnn Mullinix, Hailey Jessica Jean Mullinix, Jackson Lee Mullinix, Hunter Tarver, Jacob Tarver, Michael Tarver, Jr., Laci Rountree, Matt Rountree, Rossalyn Bell, David Pasley, Bradlee Hamilton, Makayla Collins, Kaden Collins; five great grandchildren: Oliver Arnold Bridgman, Sophia Jaine Mitchell, Brooklyn Tarver, Gaige Tarver, Nora Jean Pasley; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by; his parents: LeRoy H. “Chick” Mullinix and Cleo Easley; grandparents: Ethel Cindi Ballard Mullinix and Herman E. Mullinix; one sister: Sharon Kay Mullinix VanVorous. The family has requested a private disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service, Manila, Arkansas.