Robert Wayne Mullican, who resided in Marietta, Georgia, was known to family and friends as Bob and to his grandchildren and great grandchildren as Poppybob.  He was born June 20, 1936 in Grand Saline, Texas and passed away June 4, 2019.  Bob is survived by his wife and soul mate, Mollie and their children, and was preceded in death by his son, Wayne and daughter, Theresa.  His living children; Dave (Teresa), Steve (Elena) and Bigi (Jeff) and his brother Tommy (Pat), along with seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and many friends have also felt this loss.

Bob enlisted in the Navy in 1954 and rose to the commissioned rank of Lieutenant Commander.  After serving twenty-two years and two tours in Vietnam, he retired in 1976 with distinction and honor.  After retiring from the Navy, Bob began working with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators.  He served all over the world as a recognized expert in nuclear power plant operations and training for more than fifteen years.  He retired from his second distinguished career in 1999.

Bob's greatest achievements may have been during retirement where his roles as grandfather and patriarch were appreciated by the entire family.  He enjoyed traveling abroad and spending time on the golf course with his sons and friends and could be found working out at his local YMCA most every day.  Some of his fondest memories were attending TPC in Ponte Vedra, Florida with his daughter every year.  He loved his grandchildren and spent many afternoons taking them to the movies or attending their sporting events and other activities while they were growing up.  He could always be counted on to be in the audience for whatever event was taking place.

He was deeply loved and respected by his family and many others and will be deeply missed.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org Online condolences may be expressed at www.mariettafuneralhome.org