Today, we say our final goodbyes to our dear brother, Deacon John Clyde Mullen Jr. The first born of John Clyde Mullen Sr. and McKeva Mullen on October 3, 1937 in Whaleyville Va. (Suffolk VA).

John was preceded in death by his father John Clyde Mullen, Sr. and his mother McKeva Mullen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Norrine Mullen, whom he loved immensely. While John did not have any biological children, he was graced to have a stepson, George Manokey, whom he loved dearly.

John grew up in Baltimore, MD. He was active in sports throughout his high school career, playing basketball and wrestling. He graduated from Douglas High School in 1955, then attended Morgan State College where he was a part of the R.O.T.C. program. Upon leaving Morgan State College, he joined the Air Force. After leaving the Air Force he worked various jobs until finding employment with Joseph A. Banks, where he worked until retirement.

John was invited to an Alpha and Omega Pentecostal Church Unity Day celebration. From then on, he was reunited with his church home. As time passed, John was elevated to deacon. John was committed to the church and gained another family in Alpha and Omega Pentecostal Church.

He was an avid student of the word of God. Truly, he let his light shine for all to see Christ in him. When he was not studying, he enjoyed duck pin bowling. He was a part of several leagues. Later, he switched to ten pin bowling. He was a life-long train enthusiast. He also enjoy Martial arts movies and building mechanical legos.

John leaves behind his siblings: Malvenia Hughes, Walter Mullen and Howard Mullen; Deirdre Mullen, his sister-in-law; nieces: Alice Jackson, Nancy Osman, Nina Hughes and Brogan Aguellas; Nephews: Jerome Campbell, James Mullen, and John Mullen. He also leaves behind a host of cousins, family and friends. John leaves behind his faithful friend, Pat Hammett.