Kenneth McMullen, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
Funeral Service: 9:30AM Saturday, August 21 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. A private Family Burial will follow the service at Rosemound Cemetery.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Friday, August 20 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
Kenneth was born April 5, 1933 in Llano to Richard and Sybil McMullen. He married Monalou Lane on June 2, 1956, and they were married for 63 years. God blessed their union with three sons and one daughter. Kenneth started in air conditioning at the age of 23 and continued until he was 77. He began his own business, McMullen Service Co., in 1975 and trained his three sons to help out in the business. He taught us not only how to work on A/C’s, but also how to be honest, keep our word, and to live for the Lord. He had great character and was well loved by his family, customers, and his church family. He was known to always take the hardest job, and never expected someone to do something that he wouldn’t do himself. His Christian example will continue to influence us through the hard times of our lives. He was life-member of the Church of Christ and lived out his faith with joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Monalou McMullen; sister, Annalee Kniffen; son-in-law, Terry Golden; two grandsons, Justin Golden and Zane McMullen.
He is survived by sons, Nathan McMullen and wife, Marijane, Kevin McMullen and wife, Kyla, and Gayland McMullen and wife, Sheryl; daughter, Kathy Laney; sister, Loreta Morgan; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Mr. McMullen was a true gentleman, with strength of character and integrity. He and his fine family have been taking care of things at our home for the 26 years we’ve lived here, and I have never once doubted that the work was the best we could wish for and at the best price. He instilled that honesty and integrity into his family, and I pray all of you will continue to be blessed by his legacy.
To The Entire McMullen Family,
So sorry to read about your father/grandfather’s death. I know he will be missed by so many. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon Whitley
So sorry to hear about your dad.He was a special person who helped everyone out any time he could! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Mike and Marilyn and everyone at Sellers Sales Co.
I met your father, when the heating unit on our “new” unit, started giving us trouble, in 1963. We became friends and when he went into business for himself, that is who I called, when I needed service. I never met your mother or sister, but I knew “all the boys” and each and everyone of them worked on our AC and Heating units. Even though I never met the ladies of your family, I felt as if I knew them, too, as Kenneth always was telling stories about their adventures.
May his soul rest in peace and the love of God carry him, to his eternal resting place.
He’s very special he was able to reach through to my grandpa when we couldn’t
Mr. McMullen will be truly missed. He was an exceptional man who anytime you saw him he made you feel like you were the
only person he was working with that day A trait he has passed down to his sons. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God has welcomed His Shepard home!
Nancy Ahlf Neely
“Kenneth Bryan McMullen”
“Last night heaven gained a very special angel.”
My tribute to a very special man that I was blessed to call my father in law:
I remember back in about 1974, that’s when I first got to know him. If I remember correctly he was around 42 yrs old. I was 14.
I remember his kind and ready smile. His gentle way. That was a trait I never saw him lose in all these years no matter what.
I never heard him raise his voice even. He was a gentle giant. And not only in height.
He was A special husband, father, paw paw and friend to all. But most of all Christian.
He never had to demand respect because he earned it, his whole life. In his business, his church life, his family. He sacrificed for all of the above gladly.
Hard working and honest there was almost nothing he couldn’t repair. Many families of Waco still remember him with fondness as he took time to visit when he came to their homes to repair their air conditioning or appliances.
His children and grandchildren were blessed to call him dad and pawpaw, and the example he left us all is something to be proud of. I certainly will miss him. His family and church family will too!
Go rest high on that mountain, sweet paw paw. Your work on earth is done. You fought the good fight and never wavered, therefore we do not wonder where your reward will be.
See you on the other side.💙
Your daughter in law, Kyla
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father,Kenneth. Always enjoyed seeing him walking on the road in front of your house Kathy. He would always wave to me when I would stop to check my mail. He was such a good Christian man. He always showed so much kindness. Our prayers are with you Kathy and your entire family. Know that we are here for you in our prayers and thoughts . Your Dad is happy now in Heaven with Jesus and your Mom,. All your friends on Manchaca are there for you Kathy.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father,Kenneth. Always enjoyed seeing him walking on the road in front of your house Kathy. He would always wave to me when I would stop to check my mail. He was such a good Christian man. He always showed so much kindness. Our prayers are with you Kathy and your entire family. Know that we are here for you in our prayers and thoughts . Your Dad is happy now in Heaven with Jesus and your Mom,.
Nathan, Kevin, Gayland and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a fine man. Dad and Mom thought the world of him and of y’all, as do we. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Family of Calvin and Mildred Adams:
James & Donna Adams Zemanek; Janet Adams Slaughter
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. McMullen was such a nice man and a pleasure to help with issuing permits. May he rest in peace.
Dear McMullen Family,
Mr. McMullen was such a fine man. We always knew whatever he said was reliable. It’s clear he passed his character onto his sons. . He was the epitome of class, honesty, and a life well lived. Just this week we told our daughter who lives in Dallas that we wished she could find a company like McMullen Service Co.
We send our deepest sympathy to each of you, and also our gratitude for his life. It was an honor to know Mr. McMullen.
We are so sorry you are experiencing such a great loss to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything y’all need please do let us know.
Sincere condolences,
Herman, Rosa Lee, Annastasia
I remember Brother and Sister McMullen with great respect. Great example in how to live and treat others. Though I did not see them often I remember all the families with fondness. May God bless you all during this time.
To the McMullen family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Heaven gained a good one! Take care❤️
Judy & Pete Anderson
Mr. McMullen as extraordinary good man. I met Mr. McMullen through his sons, Nathan & Kevin who attended The LaVega Schools. He and his sons has been the only technicians to repair or service my A/C. Each time that I talked to Mr. McMullen, he displayed honesty and christian values.
The family have my condolence.
Sincerely,
Coach Dixon
I will never forget his kind gentle spirit. Even when he was frustrated, he still was gentle. I admired him so much and loved his advice. He was full of profound wisdom and advice. Newland will never be the same. I hope someday to see him again. He has such an amazing family. We love all of you so much.
The Hymer’s
Our Lord God has made a special for Kenneth, and has given him a special task…..Keeping everyone comfortably cool ! ! ! I got to meet Kenneth at my mom and dad’s home in Bosqueville while he was there servicing their unit several years ago. My dad was especially fond of Kenneth, as they shared the same Church of Christ faith – my dad’s father was a Church of Christ minister for almost 50 years! Our Lord God will take Kenneth under His arm and give him eternal peace and happiness. My prayers to the family at this time of sorrow.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Blessed to have had him keep my appliances in good repair for years. Thankful he taught his sons and grandsons to carry on his same work ethic. Prayers for all the family during this difficult time.
Elaine Brimberry Cutler
Dear Kenneth McMullen family, The Baylor Scott and White Hospice family would like to give you our deepest condolences with our thoughts and prayers. We still care and we are still here for you! God bless you and your family!
So sorry for your loss. Mr. McMullen was such a kind man. We always enjoyed talking with him. Our deepest sympathies.
Bruce & Dyan Harrell & Saleta Partridge
Dear McMullen Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. McMullen was such a kind man. We always enjoyed talking with him. Our deepest sympathies & prayers.
Bruce & Dyan Harrell & Saleta Partridge