Donald Franklin "Don" Mcmullen Obituary (1932

Donald Franklin "Don" McMullen, 86, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Monday May 14, 2018 at his home. Mr. McMullen was born on March 29, 1932 and was a son of the late Roy Lester and Bertha Viola (Hottinger) McMullen. He spent his entire life in Rockingham County and graduated from Linville-Edom High School with the Class of 1949. After graduation he was employed by VepCo for five years. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953-1954 and was proud to serve his country. Don was very patriotic and was a member of the VFW Post #8644 in Bridgewater. After returning home from the service, he worked for his Father-in-law at Hartman's Service and later took over the business. He worked there from 1959 until 1997 when he retired. In his retirement he worked for A&E Automotive for a short time. Don was an avid NASCAR fan and went to many of the tracks. He was a faithful member of the Donovan Memorial United Methodist Church in Singers Glen where he served on the board of trustees, Sunday School treasurer, and as an usher over the years. On August 3, 1951 he married the former Juanita Hartman who survives. In addition to his wife of 66 years, Mr. McMullen is survived by his son, Tony McMullen and his wife Tina; a grandson, Travis McMullen and his wife Amy; two great-grandchildren, Trevor and Lauren McMullen; a sister, Doris Tomlinson Diamond, of Titusville, FL; three nephews, Gilbert McMullen, Laban McMullen, Frank Tomlinson, Jr.; three nieces, Susan Carter, Donna Howard, Sara Feciura; and a number of great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Lester McMullen Jr., and is wife Louise; a sister, Alda VanPelt Khun; two brothers-in-law, Frank Tomlinson and Jack Diamond. At his request, his body will be cremated. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Singers Glen Cemetery with Wendell "Sonny" Henkel officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be sent to the Donovan Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3, Singers Glen, VA 22850. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence with by family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.