Richard Leon Mullins, 71, of Marietta, GA passed away on January 29, 2013 following an extended illness.

Born in Holly Springs, GA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Crafton and Frances Mullins and his brother Terry Mullins all of Holly Springs, GA.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Magdalene Bruce Mullins; daughter and son-in-law, Didi and Duane Hartness and Granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Hartness all of Clarkesville, GA; brother, JC & Martha Mullins; sister, Mary Lois Cliff; sister, Hazel & Charles Reynolds; brother, Billy & Wanda Mullins each of Holly Springs, GA; sister, Martha & Bill Turner of Birmingham, AL.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at The Torch Worship Center in Demorest, GA with reception following.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations in Richard’s memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899