Mark Mullis

Mark Mullis Obituary

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Age - 61

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September 11, 2023

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Bloomington, IN

Mark Anthony Mullis, age 61, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away at his residence on Friday, September 9, 2023. He was born in Bloomington on January 1, 1962 to Robert and Caroline (Fulford) Mullis. Mark was a handyman and enjoyed working outdoors, cycling, and finding a good deal at a yard sale or thrift store. Mark is survived by his daughter, Camden Ritchie (Michael), son, Anthony Scott Mullis, grandchildren, Leo and Theo Ritchie, brothers, Terry D. Mullis, Timothy D. Mullis (Susan), and Vernon D. Mullis (Kathy), sisters, Cheryl A. Welch (Mike), and Diana S. Fisher (David), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Mia Ritchie, and brothers, Robert "Buck" Mullis and Justin Mullis. Service arrangements are pending.

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