Manuel Mullenax
After a long and fulfilling life, Manuel Mullenax, age 91, died on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was born on August 22, 1926, to Minnie Allen Mullenax and James Mullenax in Huntsville. Upon graduating from Liberty High School, Manuel served in the U.S. Air Force as a belly gunner on a B-17. After receiving his B.A. degree in Accounting from Sam Houston, he went to work for Gulf Oil as a purchasing agent. In 1962, Manuel began his fifty-five year career with State Farm, achieving national status as a Top 50 agent.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Blake Joseph Mullenax; brother, Joe Mullenax; and sister Sue Mullenax Dean. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Jeanette McClosky Mullenax; his sons, David Mullenax and his wife, Charlene; Michael Mullenax and his wife, Rosemary; Don Mullenax and his wife, Donna; Kirk Mullenax, Greg Mullenax; daughter, Leslie Mullenax McDougald. Manuel has seven grandchildren, Matt Mullenax, Emily Mullenax, Megan McDougald Storms, Mollie McDougald Niemeyer, Michaela McDougald, Sara Mullenax House, Taylor Mullenax; and two great-grandchildren, Michaela Storms and Jackson House.
Family and friends are invited to Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, on Monday, October 16, 2017, to celebrate his life. Visitation starts at 5:00 p.m., followed by the 6:30 p.m. Christian Vigil. A funeral mass is set for Tuesday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, Beaumont. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Helping Hands and Hearts, care of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 3429, Beaumont, Texas, 77704.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Mass of Christian Burial
Mass of Christian Burial
- 6825 gladys beaumont tx 77706
- 10/17/2017
- 10:00 pm
Christian Vigil
Christian Vigil
- 2000 mcfaddin Avenue beaumont tx 77701
- 10/16/2017
- 6:00 pm
- 2000 mcfaddin Street beaumont tx 77701
- 10/16/2017
- 3:47 am
Comments
Lawrence D'Entremont
To the Mullenax family, I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in the arms of Angels and my God grant you peace in this time of sorrow. Andy, Joi, Ross and Chris D'Entremont
John and Clara Eads
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and hugs for the family.
Karen Baker
I am sorry to read about Manuel passing away. I would like to offer my condolences and sympathy to all of his family. He was such a nice person and will be missed by many. I will be praying for your family. Love, Karen Baker
Phillip and Debbie Mayeux
So sorry for the family’ and community loss. Manuel was a wonderful father, husband, and gentleman to all that knows him. World won’t be the same!! Rest In Peace my friend.... Big love. Phil M
David and Sheree Suchma
So sorry for your loss . May the memories you all have as a family bring you comfort and peace . Heaven gained a special angel . Thinking of all of you .
Don and Leigh Heath & Agency Staff
Don and Leigh and our Staff are deeply saddened to learn of Manuel's death - he was a wonderful and caring man. We pray for peace in this difficult time for you and your family. May God bless. Don, Leigh, Teri, Jerra and Kayleigh
Jeannie Bowlen
Greg, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Jeannie, and Gene and Camille Mahan
James and Carolyn Hannan
We are so very sorry to hear of Manuel's passing. He was one of the nicest men we have ever met. He will be missed. We extend our utmost sympathies and most heartfelt condolences to Manuel's family and friends. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirleen Melancon
I just learned of Mr Mullenax's passing. He was one of the kindest persons my husband and I had the pleasure to meet when we moved to Beaumont on 1979. To his beautiful family, please accept my sincere condolences. You are all on my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Mr. Mullenax.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).