David Earl Mullenix

David Earl Mullenix, age 73, of Exton, Pennsylvania passed away February 21, 2017 at his home.

Born June 13, 1943 in Barksdale Field, Louisiana located in the Parish of Bossier, he was born to the late CPL Earl Mullenix and Vera Patarini Mullenix.

Mr. Mullenix served in the United States Air Force for 21 years from 1966 through 1987, retiring as a Major.  He served as a HH-3 (a.k.a. Jolly Green Giant) Helicopter Pilot during the Vietnam War.

After his career with the Air Force, he moved on using his expertise to become part of the Boeing Family.  His main career focus was with the development and launch of the V-22 program.  During this time, he served countless hours as a volunteer with the National organization, PAWS for People.  He and his wife Kate opened their home to many dogs for foster care, training them to become service dogs.  In his down time, he had a passion for cooking, and enjoyed singing in the local Choral Society.

Mr. Mulllenix is survied by his wife, Kate Jackson; his son Brennen David Mullenix and wife; his daughter Malia Lystlund Meadows and husband; and his sister, Barbara Lapcevic and husband. Also to mention their dogs, Ariel, Zeke, and their late J-J.

A Memorial Service with Military Honors is planned for 2:30 pm on June 13th at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Please arrive by 2pm  

Memorials may be made to PAWS for people in his memory at www.pawsforpeople.org/donate, or you may call (302) 351-5622.

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home of West Chester, PA 610.696.1181 DellaFH.com

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