s shop. He raised English bulldogs and also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Survivors include four children, David L. McMullen of Creston, Samantha Marie Fry of Creston, Slade D.L. McMullen of Hubbard, and Curtis McMullen and fiancée Shannon Gilleland of Pleasant Hill; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; his special friend, Judy White-Rose of State Center; a brother, Bennie (Wanda) McMullen of Colo; two sisters, Dixie (Lennie) Carkhuff of Laurel, and Lyletta Jo (Royce) Linder of State Center; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Mary, in 2007; his parents; two brothers, Lester McMullen, and an infant brother; and three sisters, Teddy Jean McMullen, Osa May McMullen, and Kathryn Ringgenberg. Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Sammy and his family.