In Memoriam: Maris "Mac" Clark McMullen, 86

The following obituary was submitted by Darby Funeral Home:

Maris "Mac" Clark McMullen, Jr., 86 of Waleska, passed away on Nov. 12, 2013, after a brief illness. He was born in Columbus on July 9, 1927. Maris was preceded in death by his parents, Maris C. McMullen, Sr. and Erline Richards McMullen and his first wife, Josephine Harris McMullen.

Mac attended North Fulton High School where he played football and was a member of the original Buckhead Boys. While at North Fulton, he met and fell in love with Josephine Harris and later married her. During their 52 years together they produced seven children. They were very active in their children’s activities, particularly the Bainbridge Swim Team and the Buckhead Red Devil football program.

Maris later enjoyed watching his various grandchildren in their endeavors. While in high school, Maris proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the Aircraft Carrier USS Hancock.

Upon return, he attended Georgia Tech and graduated from Southern Tech in 1950. McMullen is survived by his beloved wife Lynne Sauer McMullen, who he believed to be a gift from God and his second chance at love. He is also survived by his brother Charles Palmer McMullen and Elizabeth Prengaman.

His surviving children are Martha (Thomas) Hollingsworth, Margaret (Robert) Price, Marge McMullen, Maris Clark (Sherri) McMullen III, Melanie (Leigh) Winn, Mark Erle (Susan) McMullen, Mitchell Daniel (Rhonda) McMullen, Elizabeth (Eddie) Smith and Melissa Schaly. He has 23 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday at the Waleska United Methodist Church and interment was held at the Georgia National Cemetery with military honors. Reverend Tim Emmett officiated the service.  

In lieu of flowers donations are to be made to the charity of your choice.

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