Mauldin

Maurice “Old Man” Grant Mauldin, 81, of Temple passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Temple.

A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 30, at Lexington Cemetery in Lexington.

Mr. Mauldin was born June 19, 1942, to Frank and Vivian (Hobbs) Mauldin in Rockdale.

He worked at Alcoa for 31 years, retiring as a head tapper. After retiring, he restored houses, doing all of the carpentry and electrical himself.

He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Mauldin was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Vivian Mauldin; a daughter, Lorena Mauldin; a brother, John Wesley Mauldin; a sister, Mary “Mickey” Roberts; and a sister-in-law, Thelma Jeanese Mauldin.

Survivors are his children, Rosalee Jones, Earl Grant Mauldin and wife Stacy, and Sophia “Soap” Mauldin; grandchildren Douglas Mauldin, Matthew Mauldin, Amber McKendrick, Billy Mauldin, Amelia Mauldin, Zoye Larison, Zaymein Jack Mauldin Martinez and Zayne McKendrick; great-grandchildren Brantley McKendrick, Tinsley McKendrick and Wyatt McKendrick; twin brother, Glenn Mauldin; brother Thomas Mauldin and wife Mary Ann; sisters Kathy Cohlman and husband Jack, Betty Sue Bowen and husband Jimmie; stepson John Mikeska; and ex-wife Maxine Mauldin; also, numerous nieces and nephews.