William R. "Bill" Mullin, 82, died July 20, 2010 at his Great Bend, Kansas, residence. He was born January 15, 1928 at Barton County, Kansas, the son of Dwight and Isabelle (Alvard) Mullin. H worked in the oilfield for Independent Acid and was part owner. Mr. Mullin was a lifetime Barton County resident. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Mullin was of the Methodist faith. He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, Great Bend; and the Kansas State Softball Hall of Fame. Survivors include one son, Kim Mullin, Salina, Kansas; two daughters: Barbara Nichols, Tacoma, Washington; and Sheila Haynes, Tacoma; one sister, Lois Snyder, Pleasanton, California; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Bill's home, 1103 Warner Road, Great Bend. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to the Kansas State High School Activities Association, in care of the funeral home.