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Loyd “Papa” Mulkey: Obituary

Mr. Loyd “Papa” Mulkey age 83 of Ellijay died Wednesday December 4, 2019.

Mr. Mulkey was born October 11, 1936, in Pickens County, the son of the late Grady and Lee Hicks Mulkey. He was retired from Gold-Kist and was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include; wife; Shirley Coffey Mulkey, children and spouses; Billy Joe and Ann Mulkey, Lorie and Danny Perry all of Ellijay, sister and brother-in-law: Lana and Johnny Henson, Ellijay, 2 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 pm from the Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Crump, Brother David Robertson and Rev. Tim Davenport officiating. Interment will be in the Yukon cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Thursday from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Mike Sales 164 Tower Rd. Ellijay, GA. 30540.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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