Raymond Eugene Mullaly

Mr. Raymond Eugene Mullaly, 80, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday night, September 7, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Jacksonville, FL on March 19, 1945, he lived in Jacksonville and later Athens, GA prior to moving to Pierce County four years ago.  He was a graduate of Baldwin High School and shortly after graduating, enlisted in the US Air Force having served during the Vietnam conflict.  Mr. Mullaly worked and later retired as a supervisor in the commercial and residential painting business.  He loved to sing and play his guitar.  An avid outdoorsman, he also loved animals and fishing.  Mr. Mullaly was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville.

He was a son of the late Rev. Harold C. Mullaly and Margaret Lelia Kirkland Mullaly.  He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Deborah Barber, Esther Spivey, and Sheila Graham; and by a brother, David Barber.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Violet Faye Simmons Mullaly of Blackshear; his daughter, Jacqueline (Josh) Jones of Athens; a son, Raymond E. Mullaly, Jr. of Jacksonville; two sisters, Sandy Barber of Starke, FL and Becky (Hank) Beasley of Blackshear; two brothers, Billy Barber of Florida and Rickey (Vanessa) Mullaly of Jacksonville; 4 grandchildren, Tyler, Seth, Sadie, and Nate Jones; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service for Mr. Mullaly will be held at a later date.

Memorialization is by cremation.

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Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Mullaly family during this time.

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