Joseph Mullikin

Joseph Mullikin ObituaryPublished by Legacy on Mar. 9, 2026.Maysville-Joseph "Joe" Allen Mullikin, 74, of Aberdeen, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on March 7, 2026, after a brief illness. Joe was born to Harry Clayton Mullikin and Margaret Marie Boone Mullikin Cooper. He grew up surrounded by a large family. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard and later dedicated nearly 45 years to his work as a Chemical Operator at Borden/CRI, where he retired.Joe loved fast cars, rock and roll, and spending time in the garage tinkering on his beloved Chevelle. He will be remembered for his straightforward nature, his meticulous attention to detail, and the joy he found in simple, familiar things.He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Darlene Porter Mullikin; his children, Keith (Kristen) Mullikin and Kenneth (Ashley) Mullikin; his grandchildren, Logan, Vivian, and Hayden Mullikin; his brother, Kenneth Mullikin; his brother in law, Scrappy Porter; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Bonnie Horne, Carol Schmidtgoessling, Donald Mullikin, and Robert Mullikin.A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.Condolences may be sent to MooreAndParkerFH.comLegacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.