Austin James “Bubba” Mullikin, 22 years of age and a lifetime Harborite, died on Friday, July 14, 2017, near Lakewood, Wash., as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on Nov. 10, 1994, in Aberdeen to William P. and Deborah R. (Anderson) Mullikin.

Bubba attended the Cosmopolis Elementary School, Miller Junior High School and graduated from the Aberdeen High School. Growing up he enjoyed playing soccer, dirt bikes and auto shop.

He had worked at Extreme Fun Center, Service Master and NAPA Auto Parts.

Bubba was headed to MMI (Motorcycle Mechanics Institute) in Phoenix this fall to become a Harley Davidson technician.

He attended Cornerstone Community Church and River Of Life Fellowship Church.

Bubba enjoyed motorcycles, disc golf, Mustangs and being with people. He will long be remembered for his love of people, playing hard, creating smiles wherever he went and just being “Bubba.” His family wishes to have Bubba remembered for his joy, friends and laughter.

Austin James Mullikin is survived by his parents, William Patrick and Deborah Rae Mullikin of the Aberdeen family home; his brother, William Patrick Mullikin III of Aberdeen; his sisters, Kisa Rae Mullikin and Dakota Renee Mullikin, both of Aberdeen; his grandparents, Bruce Alva and Shirley Anne Mullikin of Sequim and Earl Gene and Linda Kay Anderson of Fall City; his fiancée, Toni Ann Louise Dawson of Aberdeen, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Grays Harbor Foursquare Church, 4800 Central Park Drive in Aberdeen.

Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam.

Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on-line register at www.colemanmortuary.net.