Gerald Richard Mulanax

Gerald Richard Mulanax, 76, died Friday, January 7, 2011, in Howardwick.

Services were Sunday, January 9, 2011, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Dave Stout, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Howardwick, officiating.

Interment was held Monday, January 10, in Llana Cemetery in Amarillo. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Gerald was born October 30, 1934, in Borger to Thomas Graham and Bessie Lee Sullivan Mulanax. He married Julia McKay on May 1, 1971, in Clovis, New Mexico. He had been a longtime resident of Amarillo before moving to Howardwick in 1992. He was insurance agent for 25 years and after retiring, he and his wife Julie established Country Bloomers Flower Shop in Clarendon and owned and operated the business for several years before retiring from the flower business. He received numerous awards and accolades for his work in the insurance industry and for his ministry and outreach activities. He was a proud and active member of the Gideons International and the First Baptist Church of Howardwick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Joe David Mulanax in 1987; a brother, Joe Thomas Mulanax; and a sister, Bessie Florene Mulanax.

Survivors include his wife, Julie of Howardwick; 2 sons, Gerald Mulanax, Jr. and Wade Spencer and wife Susan all of Amarillo; 2 daughters, Janie Lee Dees and husband Bryant of Sanford and Cari Jill Blucher and husband Shane of Amarillo; 3 brothers, Travis Mulanax of Petersburg, Leon Mulanax of Austin, and Ellis Ray Mulanax of Sanger; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to the Gideons International Bible Fund.