Dr. Robert Gerard Mullee's Obituary
Robert Gerard Mullee, M.D., 83, longtime Gainesville physician, died Friday, August 18, 2017, at E.T. York Hospice Care Center, Gainesville, following a long illness.
Dr. Mullee was born September 25, 1933 in New York City. He received his medical training at the University of Florida and worked as an OB/Gyn in Gainesville for over 43 years, working at both Alachua General and North Florida Regional Hospitals. One of his greatest loves, was when out in the community, he would be greeted by former patients. He would also often meet their child, whom he had brought into the world. Dr. Mullee contributed untold numbers to the Gainesville community while he served as an OB/Gyn.
He served for several years in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed boating, fishing, running, biking and swimming. He was born Catholic. He and his wife were married, and, worshipped at Highlands Presbyterian Church.
He leaves to grieve his loss: a sister, Mary Jones of North Port, FL, a brother, Bill (Francine) Mullee of Huntington Beach, CA, a loving spouse, Daryl, children: Bill (Christina) Mullee, Kelly Mullee, Molly (Steve) Reiss, Noelle Mullee, Kitty Mullee-Freedman, Ananda (John) Keator-Lewis, Erin Keator and Charles Keator, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1521 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, with Rev. Larry Green officiating. Interment services with military honors will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street, Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Alzheimers Association, 378 Center Point Circle, Suite 1280, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
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