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MEMORIAL
IN MEMORIAM: ROBERT R. HAGGARD III
On June 25, 2013, Robert Roy Haggard III (Bob) valiantly departed this life after a brief battle with a brain tumor.
He was 52 years old. Knowing only a life filled with love, laughter, giving and friendships, Bob passed away knowing
and even telling his family, “if it’s not all right, it will be all right.” Bob was born on Oct. 15, 1960, in Savannah,
Tenn., to Betty Jean and Robert Roy Haggard Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Haggard and Ralph
M. and Betty Jean Hughes. A resident of Waynesboro his entire life, Bob attended Columbia State Community
College, the University of Tennessee at Martin and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in
1983. Upon graduating with a Business/Political Science major, Bob joined the Disney Corporation where he was
known as “Greeter Bob” due to his infectious smile. For approximately one year, Bob enjoyed the excitement of all
that the Disney properties had to offer before finally joining the staff of Hassell and Hughes Lumber Company in
Collinwood, Tenn., where he remained loyal to high ideals and business principles until his death. Bob met and
married the love of his life, Kim Appleton Haggard, on June 29, 1991. Bob was a devoted member and elder at the
Waynesboro Church of Christ.
Bob was a member of several organizations through Hassell and Hughes Lumber Company, but he was specifically
instrumental in managing flooring companies all over the world through NOFMA, National Oak Flooring
Manufacturing Association. Bob took pride in his community and participated in any and all activities to better
Wayne County.
Memorial donations may be made to “The Butterfly Foundation” or the “Here Am I, Send Me” foundation through
the Waynesboro Church of Christ. Donations for both can be made to P.O. Box 33, Waynesboro, TN 38485.
IN MEMORIAM: BILLY AKERS MULLICAN
Billy Akers Mullican, age 93, was born April 7, 1920 and passed away Wednesday,
May 22, 2013 at his home in Maryville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his
parents, William Thomas Mullican and Faye Akers Mullican Dillon; son, Thomas
Sutton Mullican; and brother, Thomas Mullican.
He is survived by wife, Dorothy Jones Mullican; son, Bill Akers (Ann Proffitt)
Mullican; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann (Ken Lovic) Mullican and Nicholas
Thomas (Nicole) Mullican; great-grandchildren, Casey Elizabeth Mullican, Riley
Ann Mullican and Kade Woodfin Lovic.
Bill Mullican, Sr. was the founder and owner of B.A. Mullican Lumber &
Manufacturing Company. Bill served as Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers
Inc. Chairman in 1994-95. He was active in many community activities including
serving on the boards of First Tennessee Bank, Lipscomb University and Blount
Memorial Hospital. He was a United States Army Air Forces veteran of WWII.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Billy Akers Mullican Television Studio
of Lipscomb University, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204.
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