of Little Rock, AR
March 31, 1928 - January 19, 2015
DAVID THOMAS ''TOM'' McMULLAN, 86, of Little Rock entered his Heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 19, 2015. He was born March 31, 1928 near Rice, Texas to the late Albert David and Carrie Randle McCord McMullan.
He graduated from Corsicana High School in Corsicana, Texas, and helped his father build many homes in the area. He then served his country in the United States Navy from 1946-1948. He attended Navarro College and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1953 with a degree in Architectural Construction. He was a division manager in engineering for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and retired from there in 1986 after 33 years of service. He then started a woodworking business, ''Tom's Woodworks,'' crafting excellent custom cabinets and furniture for over 25 years.
Tom enjoyed golf, tennis, snow skiing, canoeing the Buffalo River, traveling, and especially spending time with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Little Rock.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert D. McMullan and Randle McMullan; and his sister, Mary Catherine ''Kitty'' Norwood.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Norma Lawhon McMullan; son, Michael W. (Jeri) McMullan of Little Rock; daughter, Sheri (Bryce) Swindler of Little Rock; grandchildren: Amanda (Bradley) Hargrove of DeWitt, Dr. Stephen (Dr. Katy) McMullan of Jacksonville, FL, Kirstin (Glen) Johnson of Little Rock, Whitney (Daniel) Bell of Alexander, Marla (Jefferson) Dowdy of Kailua, Hawaii; great-grandsons: Barnes Hargrove, Hudson Bell, and Max McMullan; great-granddaughters: Reese Hargrove, Riley Hargrove, Amelia Johnson, and Afton Johnson; and sisters: Marguerite Gorman, Elizabeth Smith, and Sybil Killough.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 24, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Little Rock, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212, (501)227-0010. The visitation will be from 5:00 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 23, 2015, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501)224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to www.woundedwarriorproject.org. A special thanks to the caring staff of Hospice Home Care.
Uncle Tom, the sweet most wonder Uncle a niece could have in the world. Always kind and loving; a very positive person and helpful to many. I will miss his loving nature and dry sense of humor. He had a smile for everyone and an encouraging word. I will miss him and yet know he is in heaven with our father and my daddy, A.D. too. Jonna Climie
Mike, Sorry for your loss.
What a sweet man! Will miss seeing Mr, Tom and Sophie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! The Spauldings
Dear McMullan Family, I'm so sorry for the loss. He was a kind, sweet, gentle man. I always remember him smiling. I pray for God's strength and peace for you at this time.
Mike & Sheri, we are sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
Aaron and Melinda Jensen
Our thoughts and prayers are with Norma, Mike, Sheri and families. Tom was a True Gentleman, and respected colleague and friend for many years. He was that rare person of whom one never heard a disparaging word.
To the Family of Tom McMullan: The Little Rock Life Member Council/AT&T Pioneers send their collective condolences. May God be with you as you endure the difficult days ahead.