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Bruce Allan Mulliniks sadly passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 69. Born in Waxahachie, Texas to Don and Aileen Mulliniks. Bruce was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, and friend. He was married to his high school sweetheart Lou (Futch) Mulliniks for 44 wonderful years. Bruce enjoyed being with his family and especially his grandchildren. He was always eager for football season to begin. Watching his Gators play was always an event, whether he was in his pool with the TV on or kicked back in his recliner. Bruce was a graduate of Winter Haven High School class of '72. He played tackle #54 where he was seen and recruited by the University of Florida Gators. While at UF he played for four years at offensive right tackle. Nickname "Big Mull" proudly wore #74.
Bruce retired from Lowes a year and a half ago. Previously employed by Florida Tile, Orkin, Monarch Tile, and Flannigan's Enterprises. Once retired he enjoyed "home projects" that could have included erecting a new shed, fence repair (or painting), repairing sprinklers, and a host of other "home projects".
Bruce was preceded in death by both parents and his son Brock James Mulliniks and is survived by his wife Lou (Futch) Mulliniks, daughter Lisa (Jason) Alber, son Brad (Karissa) Mulliniks and grandchildren Hylee Alber, Cayden Alber, and Evan Mulliniks.
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Lauren Magnusson
December 15, 2023
After purchasing my house, everything that wasn't covered by the home inspection (and a few that were) started to break, fall apart or generally not work so I had very limited funds to make repairs since they all came at once. One of the things that broke was the drywall in my shower when it was being cleaned. Thankfully my sweet cousin worked at a tile store and arranged to have the work done and tile purchased at a very reduced cost. Now I'll think of him every time I take a shower!
Lauren Magnusson
December 15, 2023
He was fiercely loyal and family meant everything!
Lauren Magnusson
December 15, 2023
Bruce was my hero. He was 6 years older than me and of course, he was much bigger than me. I had problems with a bully every day when I tried to walk home and, after I came home crying yet again, Bruce went to find my bully and convince him that he didn't want to mess with me anymore - and it worked!
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Ron Doll
December 11, 2023
Being average size, I became a Gator lineman with Coach Graves in 69. Coach Dickey decided we needed some bigger guys on the front line. Well, Bruce fit that order for sure! His heart was just as big! As a team mate he always had a smile (not on the field!), and something good to say.
Years later, Bruce would visit my Doll Construction office where we would swap stories of our time as a Gator, and I purchased a ton of tile!
During trips to Gatorville for Letterman gatherings, if Bruce was there, he always greeted me with that big smile and a bigger handshake & hug!
All my best to Bruce's awesome family. What a great man he was! I will truly miss Bruce.
G Loper
December 10, 2023
Will miss my right tackle Big Mull #74
Clint Griffith
December 9, 2023
Bruce was strong, quick for his size, determined, he improved Gator Football. As a Senior in 1974 playing defensive tackle everyday at practice I asked myself Where's Bruce? Then I avoided a big man collision.
Bless his family. They had a good one.
Sincerity, Clint Griffith.
Doris Eichstedt (Beckwith)
December 4, 2023
Lou,Brad and family, you are in my prayers, im so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Regards, Doris Eichstedt (Beckwith)
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