David R. Mullen

David was born on June 13, 1950 to his parents, Ira and Helen Rodgers Mullen. He attended North High School until he proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam war in the 577th Engineer Battalion. While in Vietnam, David received a Bronze Medal of Valor for his dedication and sacrifice. Upon his return to Indiana in 1970, he joined the Laborer Local 561.

David met the love of his life, Diana Elizabeth Pullman, in 1970 in Evansville through mutual friends. Diana made an honest man out of him in January 1971. They designed and built their dream forever home together in Marion, Kentucky in 1994, which they both filled endlessly with memories for their grandchildren and family. They were married for 41 years until Diana's passing October 19, 2012.

David was an exceptional conversationalist who could talk you into a corner in a round room, collector of all kinds, farmer and wearer of MANY hats. He was a Shriner (42 years), a Mason (43 years), a cattle farmer (30 years), husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, a loving and reliable friend, The Westside Donkey Whisperer and shit stirrer/prankster. He was most proud of his farm, and was happiest baling hay for his cows on his John Deere 4020 tractor. He loved chasing chickens, riding hogs, fishing and beagle hunting. He loved his cows and always affectionately referred to them as "his babies.” He will be remembered for for his occasional rodeo clown moments, hard work and intriguing conversations. David always had something interesting, if not hilarious, to share. Things like "Sylvester Stallone is a draft-dodging pornstar," among others and was a huge Trump supporter.

David is survived by his daughter, Brandy A Hall (Chris) of Evansville; [redacted] ; grandchildren [redacted] , Dustin, Davy, Tyler, Alex, Jack, Grayson, Eli, Ryen; great grandchildren Trinity, Callie, Maverick, Maximus; and his brothers, Randy Mullen of Evansville, [redacted] of Statesboro, GA; and sister, [redacted] of Evansville.

David was preceded in death by his wife Diana Mullen; parents Ira and Helen Mullen; sister Phyllis Mullen.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Alexander North Chapel with burial to follow at Alexander Memorial Park where military honors will be conducted by the Retired Veterans of Gibson County. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 and from 10:00 a.m. until service on Thursday at the funeral home. A Hadi Shrine walkthrough will be at 6:15 p.m pm on Wednesday and a Masonic service at will open the funeral service on Thursday.

David has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Special Olympics or the Hadi Shriner Hospital.