Friday, February 21, 2014

Obituary -- Burl Mullock 1934-2014



Burl Eldon Mullock, 80 passed away early Monday morning February 17, 2014 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas.

     Burl was born January 12, 1934 to Virgil Cleve and Iva Helen Vance Mullock east of Parnell, Missouri. He attended Miller and Parnell grade school and graduated from Parnell High School in 1952. He married Shirley Joan Weigart June 10, 1956. He entered the Army in August 1956 and completed his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He then trained in radio and electronics at Fort Monmoth, NJ. He served in the special services at AFN radio station in Frankfort, Germany. When Burl returned home he was a life long farmer, and also served in the National Guard in Maryville, MO.

     Burl was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Merle Jean Foley and a granddaughter, Traci Mullock.

     He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan, 4 children, Steve (Joni) Mullock of Ravenwood, MO; Kathy (Mike) Brand of Ravenwood, MO; Jerry (Elaine) Mullock of Grant City, MO and Don (Barb) Mullock of Parnell, Mo; 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother Harry Mullock of Parenell, Mo; nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.

     February 17, the world lost a great man, the likes of which there are few left. He was a storyteller, could fix anything he put his mind to, and always had a twinkle in his eye and a witty comment on the tip of his tongue. He appreciated both the old and new, owning a Model T and a Toyota Prius. It was from him many learned the value of a good nap. It was a blessing to have known him. The world lost a great man, a great husband, a great dad, a great grandfather and to many, a great friend. 

     Visitation will be held Friday, February 21 from 6-8 P.M. at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February 22 with interment in the Oxford Cemetery in Parnell, MO.

     In lieu of flowers the family request donations made to the Oxford Cemetery.

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