Mulkey Heath
May 21, 1921 ~ May 7, 2012
Funeral services for Mulkey Heath Sr. will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc. Mr. Heath will lie in state at the funeral home all day Friday, May 11, 2012. Mulkey Heath Sr. was born May 21, 1921 in Morris County, Naples, Texas to Sylvester T. and Mary Jane Heath. He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, and five brothers. Mulkey accepted Christ at an early age and acknowledged it by uniting with the Willaims Chapel Baptist Church. He served as the church secretary for many years and was the oldest deacon and member. He sang in the church choir and was active until his health failed. He loved the Lord, and when he spoke of him, he woul always flash that beautiful smile that he became known for. Mr. Heath was a World War II Veteran. A Rifleman, 25th infantry regiment in the continental and Asiatic-Pacific theater. Mulkey was the only living survivor of this regiment, he was wounded but survived. Mulkey married Lorene A. Parker (wife) in 1942. To this union four children were born, two daughters and two sons. Roceythia P Wee Pollard, of Borger, TX, Sandra Thompson, of Dallas, TX, Mulkey Heath Jr. Butch, of Amarillo, TX, and Alton Heath and wife Janise, of Desoto, TX; five grandchildren Robert Tillmon, of Lubbock, TX, Robyn Trumbauer, of Tyler, TX, Yuvetta Heath, of Banning, CA, Jonathan Heath and Lakisha Heath, of Desoto, TX; two great grandchildren Lanier A Dallas, of Banning, CA, and Jordan Monge, of Tyler, TX. Mulkey was a special father figure to Sally Buford, of Naples, TX, LaTwayne Saunders (Clarence), of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Diann Malone, Carolyn Jones, and Carlton Ivory, all of Naples, TX. He is also survived by one brother Adolphus Heath, of Lugoff, SC; special friends Joe L. Evans, of Daingerfield, TX and Travis Williams, of Fort Worth, TX; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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To the Heath family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless and keep you in your hour of need and always.
Remembering you in our prayers. Our deepest Sympathy. Love you
Rose just to let you know that my family is praying for you, Cheif, Robin, Butch, Sandra and your Mom, just know that God will bring you through.Love alwaysPoochie and Family
My condolences to the family on such a huge loss.
To the entire Heath Family…especially to Alton and Janise:We extend to you our heartfelt prayers and we will keep you in your thoughts. Be you blessed in the Lord all the days of your life.
Mrs. Heath, Rose, Sandra Butch and Alton, Our thoughts are with you. Be strong and know your faith will help you through. Chuck and Sue
My prayers and condolences are with you and your family at this time of grief. May your memories of your Dad bring you comfort, hope, strength, love, and peace in the God Jehovah. Please keep this bible scripture in mind as you grieve: John 5: 28,29…"Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out" So your father, grandfather, brother, etc. will have a chance of living forever on earth. A promise from God.
Although our families are just discovering each other we are joined in Christ. Love and prayers,Phil & Red Shobe
Although words seem futile now in the midst of your sorrow, they are all we have to give you. Please accept these written words as warm hugs to wrap yourself in, and know that we are holding your family in our hearts & prayers at this sad and difficult time.