Bruce Dwight Mullen

Bruce Dwight Mullen, 76, of Saint Paul; passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. He was born Sunday, April 24, 1949, at Mulberry; to Robert Henry and Myrtle "Brownie" Ann Shepherd Mullen.

Bruce was the father of two daughters and a graduate of Harrison Mechanic School. He proudly served as an electronics specialist on river patrol boats during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Gallantry Cross with a Bronze Star, the Navy Unit Commendation, a Certificate of River War Service (River Division 553), the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Following his military service, Bruce worked for many years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for APAC. He was hardworking and known for his good sense of humor. In his free time, he found joy in simple pleasures - fishing, woodworking, and tending to his garden.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Robert Mullen.

He is survived by his two daughters and son-in-law, Holly DeVault, of Prairie Grove; and Amy and Charles Daniels, of Elkins; six grandchildren, Erica Williamson, Dakota Daniels, Garrett Woodward, Emily Lawler, Ava DeVault, and Lawson DeVault; and six great-grandchildren. Bruce is also survived by his mother, "Brownie" Mullen, of Mtn. Crest; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Henrietta (Murell Mounce) Hankins of Mill Creek; and Susie and Sammy Bivens, of Elkins; and his companion, Linda Lewis, of St. Paul.

The family will receive friends 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Monday, March 2, 2026, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00 PM with Roy Biswell officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Dakota Daniels, Garrett Woodward, Lawson DeVault, Chris Lawler, Sammy Bivens, John Hankins, and Dennis Shepherd. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce's name may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview Street, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.