William "Bill" Harry Mullen

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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.

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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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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