John A. Mulleneaux

1932 - 2019

John A. "Skip" Mulleneaux, 86, of Ruffsdale, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. He was born April 28, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, a son of the late John and Bonnie McCullough Mulleneaux. John was a decorated veteran of the Korean War, having earned the Purple Heart and Gold Star while serving in the Marine Corps. Prior to retirement in 1996, he was a heavy equipment mechanic for the State of Arizona. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Josephine "Bernice" Sheppard Mulleneaux; and two sisters, Diana Bush and Carolyn Barger. He is survived by his son, John (Jill Wallace) Mulleneaux, of Greensburg; a beloved grandson, Justin Mulleneaux, of Greensburg; two brothers, Joe and Jimmy Mulleneaux, of California; a sister, Ginger Schnell, of Ajo, Ariz.; an aunt, Barbara Rupe, of Des Moines, Iowa; and a special friend, Dutch, and her daughter, Pam.
Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with Pastor Charles Burd officiating. Interment with full military honors accorded by the VFW Post 33, Greensburg, will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave., Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For online condolences, visit BarnhartFuneralHome.com.