Tommy Earl Mullen

Tommy Earl Mullen, 80, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri. He was born on March 11, 1946, in Strawberry, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Earl and Ruthel (Asberry) Mullen. Tommy was united in marriage to Marie Suzanne Stoeber on November 2, 1968, at Calvary United Church of Christ in St. John, Missouri, and to this union, one daughter and two sons were born. Tommy graduated from Strawberry High School in 1964. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army on November 4, 1965. Tommy was drafted to the front lines during the Vietnam War. While serving, he earned several honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star with Valor, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct, and Combat Infantryman Badge. Tommy was honorably discharged on August 20, 1967. Sometime after his service in Vietnam he moved to the St. Louis area to look for better employment. He went to work for Cott Beverages (Vess Soda), in Maryland Heights, MO, as a Lead Supervisor with 36 years of dedication. Tommy was a proud member of Teamster 688. He would put in full day’s work as a supervisor and then work until dark installing chain link fence. He owned and operated Mullen Fence Company. In January of 1983, Tommy and his family moved from St. Charles, MO to make their forever home in Troy, MO. Tommy wanted to move out of a subdivision and move to the country. Just before his retirement, he purchased a small home in the city of Perry, MO. The “lake house” was a happy place for Tommy. He made several friends and made many memories there. He was an outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed mowing his grass and would put in a huge vegetable garden, every year. Tommy was an avid hunter and looked forward to spending time fishing at the Mark Twain Lake. He was known for making some of the best crappie at the family fish fries. In later years, he worked on tractors and lawn mowers to repair and sell. Tommy was a strong and hardworking man. He loved the time he spent with his grandchildren. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 57 years: Marie S. Mullen of Troy, MO; one daughter and two sons: Nichole Mullen of Winfield, MO, Tommy Mullen, Jr. (Cindy) of Silex, MO, and Corey Mullen (Valerie Galeski) of Wentzville, MO; four grandchildren: Chase, Kiersten, Cayden and Kasia; siblings: Sue Roby (Pat) of Powhaton, AR, Ed Mullen (Betty) of Troy, MO, Paul Mullen (Birdie) of St. Ann, MO, Faye Hubble (Bobby) of Jonesboro, AR, Nancy Anderson of Jasper, GA, and Jackie Mullen (Amy) of Lynn, AR; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Betty Machen and Pattie Loy (Jim); his border collie, Buck, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruthel Mullen, father-in-law, Herman Stoeber, mother-in-law, Oneita Stoeber and two brothers-in-law: James “Jimmy” Stoeber and John Machen. A graveside will be held at a later date with full military honors at the Lancaster Cemetery in Strawberry, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, MO in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Tommy Earl Mullen

March 11, 1946 - May 22, 2026