Vernon Mullen Obituary
The memory of Vernon Mullen in North Platte, Nebraska, who passed away on March 29, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Mullen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Maxine Mullen (Anderson) and Vernon Phillip; his sisters, Phyllis Bell Mullen and Gloria Jean Styskal; and his son Phillip Wayne Mullen.
He is survived by: his wife Tonya Mullen of North Platte; his children, Shawna Cooper (Jason), Chris Mullen (Jodi Sander) and Kitrina Loomis (Anthony); his siblings, Jerry Styskal, Darlene Davies (Rich), Roger Mullen, Doyle Mullen (Yvette) and Rita Archuletta (Rick); and his grandchildren, Austin Mullen (Masyn Manley), Brayden Mullen, Ramsey Mullen, Raegan Mullen (Brady Drolc), Jalyn Schlosser (Billy), Sydney Mullen-Shaw (Devin O'Brien), Lance Mullen (Kaylee Leach), Tristan Mullen, Hunter Cooper (Lamya), Jaron Cooper, Markus Overstreet, Mason Loomis and Maddox Loomis. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Gifted with a remarkable singing voice, he performed in numerous bands over the years, including Champion Valley Boys, Swingin Kings, Ramrods, Vern Mullen Country VIP's, Gene Olson & Country Classics, Something Country, and his most notable group, Ray Mullen & the Country VIP's. In recognition of his talent and long-standing contributions to the genre, Ray was inducted into the Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
