He is the cherished husband of Doris (Willoughby) Mauldwin and his two sons Michael and David. Mike was born on October 14, 1942 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of Pauline Mozelle (Byars-Mauldwin) Deese and Silas Vernie Mauldwin.
He is survived by his wife, Doris, of 59 years, his son, Michael and his wife, Tania Mauldwin of Wichita Falls and his son, David and his wife, Vicky Mauldwin of Iowa Park, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many many friends.
Mike joined the Air Force his senior year while attending Garinger High School in Charlotte on June 18, 1960. He was stationed in France, Germany, Korea, Thailand, and served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. His final assignment was as the Air Cargo Course Supervisor at Sheppard AFB, where he retired on July 1, 1980 following 20 years of active duty service.
He then served an additional 23 years as the Chief of Training Evaluations at Sheppard before retiring a second time as a GS 13 on October 22, 2008.
Mike earned a bachelor’s degree and two associate degrees and graduated from numerous military schools. He was also an Extra Class HAM operator.
He loved flying and was a certified Insturment Flight Instructor at Kickapoo Airport. He also had his Commercial license. Mike enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and was with his son on their annual vacation ride of 11 days heading to SD when the accident occurred.
Mike was a member of the Texoma Cowboy Church since 2009 and was an active member of the church's Safety Team.
His first love was his family. His favorite enjoyment was riding his Harley-Davidson and spending time with his sons. He was a loving and supportive husband and father, and a man of absolute principle and integrity.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 10 A.M. at the Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home, located at 1917 Archer City Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX.
Memorial donations may be made in Mike’s memory to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank.
Online condolences can be made at Hamptonvaughancrestview.com.
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