RALPH L. MULLENAX, JR. VERONA, VA Ralph "Tinker" Luther Mullenax, Jr., 58, of 43 Theresa Circle, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born November 6, 1955, in Raleigh, North Carolina, a son of the late Ralph L., Sr., and Dorene Dare (Simmons) Mullenax. He was employed by Mad Hat Enterprises. Family members include a son, Jared Luther Mullenax of Staunton; a daughter, Meredith Holt Mullenax of Staunton; the mother of his children, Mary Kay Mason of Staunton; a brother, Alan L. Mullenax of Verona; a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa M. and Chris Wood of Whiteville, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, David L. Mullenax. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2014, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Michael Jones. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the Augusta Regional Free Clinic, P.O. Box 153, Fishersville, VA 22939.