William "Bill" Harry Mullen: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

William "Bill" Harry Mullen was born on 16 Oct 1925 in Franklin County, Mississippi (son of William Pendelton Mullen and Laura Emma Pannell); died on 8 Dec 2013 in Katy, Harris County, Texas.

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William (Bill) H. Mullen , 88, passed away on December 8, 2013 in his residence at the Always Home Assisted Living Facility in Katy, Texas.

Bill was born on October 16, 1925 in Franklin County, MS and grew up in the sawmill town of Quentin. He was the youngest of five siblings. After he graduated from high school, Bill attended Mississippi State University (MSU). He served in the U.S. Navy both during and after World War II (1944-1946). After his military service ended, Bill returned to MSU (Go Bulldogs!) to earn his Bachelor's degree in 1949. He married Irene Sandifer , his hometown sweetheart, in 1952. The couple made their home in Houston, Texas.

[Registration card for the World War II draft shows he was born in Quentin, Franklin, Mississippi on 16 October 1925, and his closest relative was Mrs. W. P Mullen of Quentin]

Bill was a Certified Public Accountant and worked for ExxonMobil for 38 years. He retired in 1990. Bill, Irene and their daughters attended Richmond Plaza Baptist Church in Bellaire, TX for 47, years. In 2001, the Mullens joined Tallowood Baptist Church, where they were active members of the Sonshine sunday school class. They resided in the Westchester subdivision in the Memorial area, where Bill was a regular at the tennis courts. He could always be seen riding his blue Schwinn bike around town, even toting his children and grandchildren in his wire basket. He loved games, especially cards and dominoes.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene S. Mullen; two children: Kim Mullen and Sherry Mullen Strong (and husband Paul), both of Houston, TX; four beloved grandchildren: Chris Crumby (and wife Jean), Keri Crumby, Elizabeth Strong, and Billy Strong; one great grandchild: Hudson Crumby and another on the way.

The family would like to especially thank the staff at Always Home and Amazing Grace Hospice for their compassionate care for Bill during his stay with them in his final days.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 6-8 P.M. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Road, Houston, TX 77024. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Bill Mullen to either the Tallowood Baptist Church Building Fund, or to Amazing Grace Hospice.

www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle
Published in the Houston Chronicle on Dec. 10, 2013

William married Irene "Punk" Sandifer about 1952. Irene (daughter of John L. Sandifer and Vernon "Vernie" Gupton) was born on 26 Jul 1926 in Franklin County, Mississippi; died on 23 Jun 2015 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

William Pendelton Mullen was born on 15 Jun 1885 in Mississippi (son of Tilford Christen Mullen and Nancy Ann Wilkinson); died on 27 Oct 1967; was buried in Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln, Mississippi.

William married Laura Emma Pannell. Laura was born on 12 Feb 1888 in Mississippi; died on 23 Jan 1955; was buried in Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura Emma Pannell was born on 12 Feb 1888 in Mississippi; died on 23 Jan 1955; was buried in Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln, Mississippi.

Children:

Para Lee Elizabeth Mullen was born about 1912 in Franklin County, Mississippi; and died.
Living
Virginia Anne Mullen was born about 1919 in Franklin County, Mississippi; and died.
Mary Nell Mullen was born about 1922 in Mississippi; and died.
1. William "Bill" Harry Mullen was born on 16 Oct 1925 in Franklin County, Mississippi; died on 8 Dec 2013 in Katy, Harris County, Texas.

Generation: 3

Tilford Christen Mullen was born on 12 Mar 1857 in Mississippi; died on 1 Jul 1938; was buried in Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi.

Notes:

Find A Grave contributor, Rebecca Smith (67876331) writes that His mother and father died when he and his two sisters were young. Their grandmother, Catherine Pierce Furr, raised them.

1880 Census Beat 2, Copiah Co., MS
Tillford Mullins Self age 24 b. MS Farm Labor parents: MS MS
Nancy Mullins wife age 24 b. MS Parents; MS MS
Thomas Mullins son age 6 b. MS
Louella Mullins dau age 1 b. MS
Contributor: Rebecca Smith (47876331)
26 June 2021

son of Joseph Elliston Mullen born 12 Nov 1812, Davidson Co, Tenn, died 28 Dec 1868, Lawrence Co, Miss, married 12 Mar 1844, Nancy Jane Furr, born 8 Mar 1830, Lawrence Co, Miss, died abt 1868, Lawrence Co, Missippi grandson of Christian Furr #20926837 and his wife, Catherine Pierce Furr #50331874

Contributor: Rebecca Smith (47876331)
26 June 2021

Tilford married Nancy Ann Wilkinson. Nancy was born on 22 Nov 1854; died on 1 Jan 1906; was buried in Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy Ann Wilkinson was born on 22 Nov 1854; died on 1 Jan 1906; was buried in Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi.

Notes:

Find A Grave contributor, Rebecca Smith (67876331) writes that she was the daughter of Abner Wilkinson and his wife, Martha White Wilkinson

Children:

Thomas Wade Mullen was born on 25 Sep 1874 in Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi; died on 18 Feb 1938 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Pike County, Mississippi.
2. William Pendelton Mullen was born on 15 Jun 1885 in Mississippi; died on 27 Oct 1967; was buried in Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln, Mississippi.
Charles Mullen was born on 30 Aug 1888; died on 18 Jun 1918; was buried in Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi.