Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com William "Don" Mullinax, age 91, of Cagletown Community in Pickens County, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mildred Cagle Mullinax; parents, Mack and Lola Mullinax; brothers, Milton and Weldon Mullinax; and sisters, Eva Mullinax and Faye Perry. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and David Johnson of Jasper; daughter, Kim Anderson of Jasper; grandsons, Daniel Johnson of Jasper and Luc Anderson of Jasper. Don was a member and Ordained Deacon of Bethany Baptist Church. He grew up in the Hill City Community of Pickens County, Georgia. Don remembers coming home from hoeing barefoot to see their first light bulb come on when the REA brought power to Hill City. As a young man he trapped rabbits to save up for his first car. He served in the US Army as a Clerk from 1952 thru 1955 and attained the rank of Sergeant but fortunately did not have to go overseas. He worked with Georgia Department of Transportation in Ellijay for over 30 years. Don served as Sole Commissioner of Pickens County for 4 years starting in 1993. He was very proud of what was accomplished during his term. He was a life-long cattle farmer, and referred to his livestock as his "babies". Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Bethany Baptist Church with Reverend Buck Parker, Reverend Sam Mullinax, and Reverend Ed Sims officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery at 2540 Bethany Road; Jasper, Georgia 30143. Pallbearers will be Daniel Johnson, Scott Reed, David Bruce, Tom Hulsey, Ben Gilleland, and Terry Thomason. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday, November 3, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The family will accept flowers or donations to the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.