Lloyd William Mullen

Lloyd William Mullen, “Turk”, resident of Foley, AL, was born in Trenton, NJ on November 22nd, 1922, and was called home on November 10th, 2015, in Foley, AL. His parents were William S. Mullen and Nettie H. Mullen. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carrie Mullen, and two children, Jennifer M. Ford of Foley, AL, and Jeffrey L. Mullen of New Egypt, NJ. He also has four grandchildren, Danielle, Brenton, and Carrie Ford, and Travis Mullen, all of whom were very precious to him. He is also survived by two brothers, Norman Mullen of FL, and Jerreard Mullen of NJ, and a sister, Katherine South, of AL. During the depression years, young Turk’s family moved to the countryside surrounding New Egypt, NJ, where he worked with his father and brothers on various farms that they leased. They finally settled in on Brindletown Rd, New Egypt, NJ, which later became fondly known as “Ginkertown”. Turk was a truck driver, making deliveries for a mill before WWII. Then he joined in the war effort in the 40’s, with service in the U.S. Navy Air Force as an engine mechanic in Hawaii. The work he did on the propeller driven planes caused his life-long struggle with hearing loss. After the war, Turk had a varied career. He became a union worker in the roofing industry, constructing large roofs as part of a crew. He worked as a line worker at the Taylor Pork Roll factory in Trenton, NJ. He finally got a position as a foreman in the chemical warfare department at Fort Dix, NJ. He was promoted many times and eventually was a supervisor over seven shops. He retired from here after 25+ years and then began another career as a public school bus driver. He drove the young cherubs for 10 years, and this job was the one which gave him the most joy. In 1986, he and his wife moved from NJ to Foley, AL. They began a new “retirement” life, which quickly became full of activities, friends, and their church, 1st Presbyterian of Foley. Turk’s good heart, giving nature, and desire to be of help endeared him to any and all that he met. Turk was a lifetime member of the American Legion in New Egypt, NJ, a Mason of the Pyramid Lodge in New Egypt, and a very active member of the New Egypt First Aid Squad, serving as President and Captain for many years. He was also a very active member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in New Egypt, serving as deacon and session member. Turk garnered a lifetime of beautiful memories of his adventures and travels with his family. His devotion and dedication to God, country, and family will remain a legacy to all of those who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 24th at 1st Presbyterian Church of Foley at 12pm, luncheon to follow. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to 1st Presbyterian Church of Foley, AL, (195 E Berry Ave, Foley, AL 36535) or to the Disabled American Veterans Charity (5918 Carroll Rd, Milton, FL 32583).

Lloyd William Mullen

November 10, 2015

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