Joe Dan Mullen

Joe Dan Mullen, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, December 5, 2010, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Grace Primitive Baptist Church in Pearl with burial following at 2:00 PM in Flora. Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8PM Tuesday at Sebrell Funeral Home in Ridgeland and will continue at 10 AM Wednesday at the church.
Mr. Mullen was born on October 18, 1937, in Philipp, MS, the son of the late Vernon and Rosalie Mullen. A veteran, he served his country as a member of the US Army. A business owner, Mr. Mullen operated Mullen's Package Store in Jackson for 30 years, retiring in the early 90's. An avid outdoorsman, he loved working in the yard, taking great pride in its care. He also enjoyed hunting and camping. He was well known for his sense of humor.
Mr. Mullen was a steadfast and faithful member of Grace Primitive Baptist Church.
He will be remembered most as a loving husband, a beloved father and as a loving and doting grandfather.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Vernon, and John Paul Mullen and a sister, Rosemary Roever.
Survivors include: his wife of 32 years, Linda J. Mullen of Raymond; daughter, Wendy K. Young and her husband, Clay of Franklin, TN; son, Michael Mullen and his wife, Margaret of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Michelle M. Kruse and her husband, Corey of Smyrna, TN; son, Jeff Hollowell and his wife, Laura of Oxford, MS; daughter, Christie Jolly and her husband, Darin of Ada, OK; 17 grandchildren; brother, Jimmy Mullen and his wife, Pam of Jackson; sister, Nancy Nichols and her husband, Doyle of Jackson; sister, Lavera Clark of Flora; sister, Terry Brown and her husband, Paul of Brandon and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Grace Primitive Baptist Church 349 Crosspark Drive, Pearl, MS or a charity of choice.