Obituary of Jeremiah Patrick Henry McMullan

Jeremiah Patrick Henry McMullan October 28, 1920 - August 16, 2012 Jeremiah Patrick Henry McMullan, Jr., Pat to all who knew him, passed away in his home while under the care of family and Midland Hospice on August 16, 2012. Pat was born October 28, 1920 in Sweetwater, Texas to J. P. H. and Lottie (Hayley) McMullan. He moved to Midland in 1928 and lived there until his death. He married Betty Jo Longabaugh on April 5, 1941. They were married for 64 years before Betty passed away in 2005. Pat loved this country and faithfully served in World War II as a Sergeant in Company B, 114th Regiment, 44th Division of the U. S. Army. He received the purple heart on two occasions. After the war, he and Betty were active members of the VFW, Post 4149, in Midland where Pat was the first Commander. He spent his entire career in the oil industry. He started as an errand boy for Midland Oil Scouts' Sample Cut. This was followed by a stint at Honolulu Oil Company before finishing his career as a manager at Sample Cut until his retirement in 1982. Pat enjoyed spending time at his lake house on Oak Creek Lake near Sweetwater. There he would fish, garden and make brisket for family gatherings. He also enjoyed fishing trips with friends to the Rio Grande. From these trips, he returned with catfish for family fish fries. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty, his parents, six sisters and one brother. He is survived by two daughters, Jerri Davis and husband Charles “Tooter” Goodson of Lovington, New Mexico and Diane Atchison and husband, Kenneth of Abilene, Texas, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Family visitation is to be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church in Midland 800 W. Texas Ave from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm .and Graveside services will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery .at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home of Lovington, NM.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Midland Hospice, 911 West Texas Street, Midland, TX, 79701 or to the Disabled Veterans of America