Wayne "PaPa" Mullen

February 4, 1934 - December 28, 2020

Meredith “Wayne” Mullen was born February 4, 1934 to N. J. (Tobe) and Marguerite (Kennedy) Mullen in Wainwright, Oklahoma. He graduated from Central High School in 1955. Wayne spent four years in the Navy serving in the Korean War; later working for Acme Engineering where he retired after 34 years. Wayne married Jane (Eller) on February 25, 1956 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Wayne and Jane, also known as Papa and Nanny, had two sons Mark and Michael. They enjoyed spending time with Jane’s numerous brothers and sisters, their grandkids, and taking family vacations. Wayne and Jane were married 30 years before Jane passed away. On September 29, 1988 Wayne married Edith “Marie” Mullen, who passed August 23, 2002. Wayne was a board member for MFA fertilizer and feed store as well as District #1 and District #5 water department. He never missed an Oktaha Booster Club pie auction, a livestock show, or a back drop picture. Wayne supported his grandkids in all of their adventures and later enjoyed supporting his great grandkids. He was a lifelong rancher and competed in ranch rodeos in his younger years alongside his son Mark. Wayne was most passionate about his horses and thoroughly enjoyed raising and selling quality stock. He was compassionate, always there to lend a hand to those in need and will be greatly missed by all. Wayne is survived by his son Mark Wayne Mullen and wife Tammy of Muskogee; brother John Mullen of Muskogee; grandchildren Trisha Barrett and husband Tony of Wainwright, Jeremy Mullen and wife Crystal of Muskogee, Justin Mullen and wife Trenda of Muskogee, Jarrod Mullen of Bald Knob, Arkansas, Amber Chastain and husband Cole of Muskogee; great-grandchildren; Taylor Barrett, Tatum Barrett, Kenley Mullen, Madison Mullen, Ty Mullen, Maddox Mullen, Andrea Mullen, Trinity Mullen, Ryder Mullen, Hudson Mullen, Waylon Mullen, and Abigail Chastain; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents N. J. (Tobe) and Marguerite Mullen, wife Jane Mullen, and Edith “Marie” Mullen, and son Michael Wade Mullen.