Millis Frederick “Fred” Mulkey, Jr

Millis Frederick “Fred” Mulkey, Jr., 81, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. 

     A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church.  Rev. Lee Koontz, Rev. Shon Peppers and Rev. Paul Evans will officiate.

     Born on January 7, 1937 in Chattanooga, TN, Fred was the son of the late Millis Frederick Mulkey, Sr. and Jewell Hegwood Mulkey. He graduated from McCallie School in 1954 and from Michigan State University in 1958.  After graduation he returned to Chattanooga to join the family business, M & J Supermarkets.  In 1969 he moved to Gainesville and began his career in sales.  He was a member of Rotary Club of Gainesville and recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.  For almost fifty years Fred was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served joyfully in their ministry of music; he was highly instrumental in establishing the Morning Light Worship Service.

     It was Fred's love of music and enthusiasm in sharing it that most people will remember.  From teaching children's guitar lessons, to bluegrass, jazz, and the big band sound, his joy was visible.  All who knew Fred Mulkey seem to have their own music memory and can attest to his steady kindness and gentleness.

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Mulkey is preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Mulkey.

    Mr. Mulkey is survived by his wife, Marty Crawford Mulkey; daughter, Meg Mulkey Gallagher (Matthew) of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Jeannine Mulkey Callahan (Dr. Michael) of Gainesville; daughter, Erin Taylor (Richard) of Gainesville; sister, Jeannine Hurley of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Jack, Sam and Grace Gallagher; Kate, Meg, Sally, and Mary Michael Callahan; Riley and Brady Taylor.   

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, GA.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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