Mulligan, Marty Lee "M.L."

Educator Was State Farm Agent For Nearly 50 Years

  • Thursday, September 26, 2013
Marty Lee Mulligan
Marty Lee Mulligan

Marty Lee "M.L" Mulligan, age 85, of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, September 25 at St. Barnabas Healthcare Center.

He was the son of the late Morty Lee and Willie Boone Mulligan. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and English from Baylor University in 1949 and a Master of Education degree from the University of Chattanooga in 1951. M.L. enjoyed his time as a teacher and continued many of his relationships with his students throughout his life. He was a State Farm agent for nearly 50 years and valued the relationships he built throughout his long term career.  He loved philosophy and music and delighted in hearing his late wife, Patty, play the piano, often joining in on ukulele and vocals.

M.L. was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patty Conn Mulligan, and is survived by daughter, Constance Mulligan Baird and husband, David of Richmond, Ky.; two sons, Byron Wade Mulligan of Chattanooga, and Michael Lee Mulligan and wife, Lynne of Chattanooga; and four grandchildren, Sarah Baird, Nelson and Anna Mulligan and Lea Mulligan.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.  

A private family burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery. 

The family would welcome thoughts and memories that you would like to share.  Please send to PO Box 9935, Chattanooga, Tn. 37412 in care of Michael Lee Mulligan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 822 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, Tn. 37403.

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421. 

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