James Rudolph “Rudy” Mullis, Jr., passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, March 9, at 5:00 PM at Rock Springs Church, 6601 Zebulon Road, Macon, Georgia 31220, with Pastor Craig Walden officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time.
Rudy was born on October 3, 1955, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Mr. James Rudolph Mullis, Sr. and Mrs. Avelyn Tidwell Mullis. He was a member of Rock Springs Church in Macon and was formerly employed with the
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Rudy was an avid sports fan; he especially liked to play basketball and watch University of Georgia football. He would spend much of his free time fishing, listening to music, and socializing with his many friends. Rudy was also a very skilled photographer. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Rudy is survived by his children, Jennifer Peavy Watson (Eric), Jessica Branson (Allen), and Grant Mullis (Megan); grandchildren, Anberlin Winters, Brenndon Branson, Brianna Branson, Ansley Branson, Macy Tavares (Daniel), Lily Watson, and one on the way; great-grandchild, Alice Tavares and one on the way; and siblings, Randy Mullis, Ricky Mullis, Roddy Payne, and Rhonda Payne Crumm (Jim).
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously requests donations be made to the family to help with the costs of Rudy's funeral services.
Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.