James H.

Mullen

James Harold Mullen, 78, of Oakwood, OH passed away May 9, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic after a two week stay in their Neuro ICU surrounded by his wife and sons.

He was born May 4, 1946 in Van Wert to Orval Mullen and the late Luella (Conley) Mullen. He is survived by his 102 year old father, Orval Mullen in Van Wert and a sister, Judy (Darrell) Wieging in Van Wert. On September 6, 1969 he married Brenda Stoller who survives. They have two sons: Shawn (Jacinda) in Chillicothe, OH and Chad in Oakwood, OH, grandchildren: Courtney, Cassy, Hayden, and their mother Heather. Also his precious dog, Leilani.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Luella in 2016 and his brother, Orval, Jr. in 1988.

Jim graduated from Oakwood High School in 1964. In 1968 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio State University where he lived in the stadium scholarship dorm. He then entered the Army for 3 years with the last 2 years in Honolulu, HI taking care of injured Vietnam soldiers in the Physical Therapy Department of Triplier Hospital. He then returned home and worked with his father in the O.H. Mullen Archery and Sales Company.

Jim (many friends called him Jimmy) loved spending time with family and friends. Every summer for the past 50 years was spent with family and friends at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan. Many wonderful sunsets and campfires. He was just happy being "vertical".

Visitation will be at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, OH on Friday, May 17 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A service will follow at 7:00 pm with Carol Ann Fry Retcher officiating with military rites accorded by the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587.

Memorial donations may be made to Paulding County Relay for Life.