Lee Roy Mulkey

Lee Roy Mulkey was born at a farm outside of Willard, New Mexico on June 18, 1941, to Albert and Effie Mulkey. When Lee was 2 years old, he encountered a snake in the cellar of the family home and was bitten on the big toe forever changing his view of rattlesnakes. Unfortunately for the snake, it did not survive. Lee attended school in Corona, New Mexico after the family moved there in 1945. Lee was very involved in sports throughout high school. Beginning in the 5th grade, Lee met his future wife, Patsy Ruth (James) Mulkey. Lee married Patsy on September 2, 1961, right out of high school and began a life that would have them together for the next 63 years of unblemished bliss. When asked what his aunt Patsy did, Lee's nephew Alan replied, she’s a homemaker and when asked what Uncle Lee did, Alan said “whatever aunt Patsy tells him to do”.
 
Lee and Patsy bought and took over the Corona Motor Company from his dad in 1965 after moving back to Corona from Albuquerque. Lee ran this business for about 20 years before taking a job as a school bus driver for Corona Public Schools for 19 years. In the mid 80’s, Lee and Pasty purchased the homestead of JR Jenkins in the Cibola National Forest just south of Corona. Over the years, with plenty of help from the family and friends, Lee and Patsy built a beautiful cabin on the property which was enjoyed by people from everywhere. Sadly, the cabin was destroyed by a forest fire, but Lee took great joy in clearing the property and milling the lumber from the once beautiful hundred-foot pines that had covered the property.
 
Lee really enjoyed the four cruises he and Patsy took over the years from Alaska to the Bahamas. Lee also enjoyed fishing with AJ Gibbs at the Corona pond. Fishing and hunting were always a part of Lee’s life. He enjoyed fishing with his family, (not sure why). Lee also enjoyed his hunting trips to Colorado without his family.
 
Lee and Patsy had three boys, Scott, Steve and Tommy who were also involved in sports and hunting. The Mulkey household had three natural sons but every boy in Corona was part of the family, staying at the house after away games and dances. Lee and Patsy never knew how many boys were going to show up for dinner or breakfast.
 
In 2010, after selling their place in Corona, Lee and Patsy moved permanently to Alamogordo, New Mexico making many, many new friends while staying in contact with old friends in Corona. Lee passed away on September 3, 2024, with family by his side.
 
Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Patsy; his sons, Scott Lane Mulkey and wife Kristin, Steven Lee Mulkey and wife Molly, Thomas Lynn Mulkey; grandchildren, Amanda (Mulkey) Privett and husband Dylan Lee Privett, Caleb Aaron Mulkey, Anna Kathryn Mulkey, Emily Ruth Mulkey, Ruben T.J. Mulkey, Kaylee R. (Mulkey) DerGregorian and husband Coleton DerGregorian, Steven A.S. Mulkey and wife Alison Davis Mulkey, Jonathan Wayne Mulkey, Montana Lynn Mulkey, Gage Ekaitis; great grandchildren, Graham Lee Privett, Chad Wayne Mulkey, Jerek Newman Mulkey; brother-in-law, Alvin James and wife Sandra; sister-in-law, Glenda James many cousins, nephews and nieces. 
 
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Corona.
 
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Corona Museum which was one of Lee's favorite projects.
 
The Mulkey family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home.

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