Dale Mullinax

Mr. Charles Dale Mullinax, 82, died at his home in Travelers Rest, SC, May 15, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer, and was loved by all who knew him. He was born January 23, 1938, in Greenville County, SC to the late Roosevelt and Lucy Mullinax, and was raised at Gap Creek. He lived most of his adult life in Travelers Rest. He honorably served his country for eight years in the United States Coast Guard, and was retired from Furman University. He was a lifelong member of Gap Creek Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. Mr. Mullinax was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, brother in law, and friend. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Glenda Harris Mullinax. He was also predeceased by brothers Jimmy Mullinax and Chip Mullinax, sisters Betty Tankersley, Frances Mullinax, and Joan Sawyer, and son-in-law Bill Bennett. Surviving is his son Anthony Mullinax and wife, Susan, of Greenville, his daughter Amy Bennett of Travelers Rest, his daughter Kim Thompson and husband, Jeff, of Georgetown, TX; one brother, John Mullinax and wife, Esther; five sisters, Kay Simmons, Lillian Hayes and husband, Marc, Zora Hyder, Billie Wyatt and husband, Carl, and Sandra Pusey and husband, David; six grandchildren, Ashley Shinn and husband, Jordan, Leslie Baker and husband Christopher, Katelyn Mullinax, Anna Grace Thompson, Truett Thompson, and Reid Thompson; three great grandchildren, Maddie Baker, Nora Shinn, and Emmett Baker; and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Gap Creek Baptist Church, Marietta, SC, conducted by Rev. Steve Hardin, Rev. Doug Tankersley, and Rev. Barry Ellis. Burial service will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews Mike Hayes, Glenn Hyder, Phil Hyder, Chuck Simmons, Frank Tankersley, and Chad Wyatt. Honorary pallbearers will be the Gap Creek Men’s Sunday School Class, Mr. Bill McAbee, and Mr. Abner Lowry. A special appreciation goes out to Dr. Saeeda Chowdhury for her professional and compassionate care over these past six years as they valiantly fought his cancer together. In lieu of a formal receiving of friends, friends may visit and sign the guest register any time between 9:00 and 4:00 on Monday, May 18 at Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, SC where Mr. Mullinax will be lying in repose. Flowers are optional, or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. While allowances for social distancing during the funeral will be available for those who want it, the service will also be recorded. For anyone who can’t attend and would like a tape of the service, a request can be made through the family.

Dale Mullinax

January 23, 1938 - May 15, 2020