James Anthony Mulligan, Sr., 89, formerly of Bay City passed away November 2, 2011. He was born January 16, 1922 in New York, NY. He was a life member of Phillip H. Parker VFW Post 2438 in Bay City where he had served in various capacities and was past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

His wife Marie Lowe Mulligan preceded him in death in 2003. Survivors include sons James A. Mulligan, Jr. & wife Chun of Lorton, VA; Gregory Paul Mulligan & wife Geralyn of Lake Hills, TX, Michael David Mulligan of Van Vleck & Patrick Joseph Mulligan & wife Charlotte of Montgomery, TX; grandchildren Janelle Dressler & husband Kenneth of Bay City, Jennifer Morales & husband Gerardo of Helotes, TX, Kimberly Murphy of San Antonio, Nick Watson & wife Skye of Katy & Trey Watson of Sugar Land; 6 great grandsons, 1 great granddaughter and 1 great-great grandson.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm to 7pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will follow at Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Keith Wayne Hatton, Billy Trahan Sr., Harold George, Gary Davis, Gary McGee, and Claude Stevens. Honorary Pallbearers will be Daniel B. Perez & Manuel Vasquez.