Warren E. Mulkey

Warren Eugene Mulkey, age 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1926, Veteran’s Day in Bush City, Kansas. He was married to his beloved wife of 71 years, Pansy Williams Mulkey. He attended Life Church in Laurel. Warren grew up very hard during the Great Depression on the plains of eastern Kansas surviving many days on nothing but potatoes. Warren was a very proud volunteer member of the United States Army achieving the position of Corporal. He was a member of our Greatest Generation. He came out of the U. S. Army in 1946 and began an outstanding and illustrious career in the pipeline construction industry, rising from a common laborer to the title of General Superintendent for the oldest and most respected pipeline construction in the world, Sheehan Pipeline Construction, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He devoted over 60 years to Sheehan, retiring at age 83. He was the proud recipient of the Universal News Pipeliner of the Year in 1969 and was inducted as an honorary member of the Pipeline Contractors Association in 2002, an honor usually given to pipeline contractors. He was a 3-year 3 sport letterman at Moran Rural High School in Moran, Kansas. Warren was preceded in death his loving wife of 71 years, Pansy Williams Mulkey; two infant sons, his parents, James Robert Mulkey and Marjorie Burlington Law; brother, John Allen Mulkey; sister, Dorothy Elbrader; granddaughter, Tiffany Roberts; great granddaughter, Olivia Hall; and great grandsons, Jackson Hall and Nathan Hall. Warren is survived by son, Michael (Karen) of Laurel, MS; son, James (Amy) of Laurel, MS ; and son, John (Jackie) of Oxford, MS; grandchildren, Holly Middleton (Casey), Madeline Mulkey, Drew Mulkey (Gaddie), Samantha (Luke) Cargile, Luke Mulkey, James Roberts, Zachary Roberts, and DeLaura Hall (Nick); four great grandchildren, Maisley Middleton, A. J. Middleton, Daniel Hall and William Hall. Special thanks to the ladies who took excellent care of Warren while he was homebound, Gracie Price, Gemma Painter, Lori Sumrall and Tina Evans. Sincere thanks to the Angel Teresa Roddey and life-long friends Melvin (Butch) Magers, Dwayne Barber, Mike Ryan, and Shelby Fall. Also, Amy Crowe, a remarkable lady dedicating the last 6 years taking care of Warren and his late wife, Pansy. In his final days, she stayed by his side around the clock, providing comfort and administering medication with unwavering compassion. Her commitment went beyond physical care, after six years of gentle encouragement, she led him to the Lord, offering peace in his final days. Her kindness and devotion will always be remembered. Services will be at Life Church. Visitation will be Friday, September 6th from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. and the funeral service will be on Saturday, September 7th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mize, MS. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny McMinn and Pastor Dan Atkinson. Pallbearers will be sons, Michael, James, and John Mulkey; grandsons, Luke and Andrew Mulkey; and nephew Greg Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be nephew, Garry Kennedy, nephew, Allan Eason, Joey Davis, Casey Middleton, and Luke Cargile. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Warren E. Mulkey

November 11, 1926 - August 31, 2024