Claude Mullens

Claude Mullens, 85, of Idabel passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009. He was born on July 12, 1923, at Silo, Okla., the son of Jasper Eli and Jocie Wrinkle Mullens. Claude married Virgie Gray on July 31, 1948, at Sherman, Texas. The couple made their home in Idabel in 1953.A World War II vet, Claude was very proud of his military service. He earned a Purple Heart, Silver Star and an Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a retired auto mechanic.Family was Claude's main priority in life. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Valena Tassey; brothers, J.E., J.C., Clyde, Marvin, Clarence, Leo, Claud and Alvin Mullens; and son-in-law, Charlie Hampton.Claude is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virgie Mullens; son, Joseph Claude Mullens of Idabel; daughters and sons-in-law, Glynda and Glen Curlee of Ada, Judi Hampton of DeQueen, Ark., Sharon and Jeff DeVille of Idabel; sister-in law, Helen Buckley and husband, Floyd; brother-in-law, John Gray, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several other relatives and many many friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Conley-White Chapel in Idabel with Bro. Jason Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Canfield Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the funeral home. [1]