Benjamin Grayson "Ben" Mullinix Jr.

Ben Mullinix Jr. LUBBOCK-Benjamin Grayson Mullinix, Jr. passed away at the age of 72. He was a resident of Lubbock, Texas. He was born on Aug. 8, 1942, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Ben and Eleanor (Blockcolsky) Mullinix. Ben received a Masters in Statistics at Oklahoma State University. He retired from a full-time position at the University of Georgia and was currently working part-time for the University of Texas A&M at their Agricultural Research Station in Lubbock. Ben was a long-time member of the Toastmasters and supporter of several charitable institutions. Ben is survived in death by one brother, Chris Mullinix of Manhattan, KS; four nieces and nephews, and seven great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Eleanor Mullinix; and sisters, Dorothy Hensley and Mary Lamoureux. A graveside service will be held at Randolph/Fancy Creek Cemetery, near Randolph, KS, on Saturday, March 28th, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. The service will be performed by Rev. Duerfeldt. Family and friends can send their condolences to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, or 13495 E. Adams Rd., Hammond, LA 70403. Online condolences also may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.