Bishop Keith B. McMullin, a longtime serving leader at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the former president and CEO of Deseret Management Corporation, has died at the age of 85. Born 18 Aug 1941 St. George, Utah, United States.
McMullin reportedly died on Wednesday, the 30th of September 2026. His death has prompted tributes from his former colleagues and friends who remembered him not only for his kindness, humility, wisdom, commitment but also for serving others.
Before his death, McMullin served as the second counselor in the Church’s Presiding Bishopric between 1995 to 2012. The Presiding Bishopric duties include the oversees of important things and temporal responsibilities of the church, including welfare programs, humanitarian efforts, finances and physical facilities.
His service extended so much beyond church leadership. Sometimes in April 2012, late McMullin became the president and CEO of Deseret Management Corporation, a position he occupied until December 2023. DMC oversees several organizations connected with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including media, publishing and communications businesses.
Those who have worked closely with him described him as a leader who placed people at the center of his decisions. Former Presiding Bishopric colleague H. David Burton said McMullin had a strong concern for humanity and contributed to the Church’s efforts to care for those in need. Gary Porter, a senior DMC executive, also remembered him as a wise mentor whose advice reflected years of experience.
McMullin was born in St. George, Utah, on August 18, 1941, and was raised in Leeds and Salt Lake City. He studied banking and finance at the University of Utah and later worked as an investment and financial analyst at Ford Motor Company. He also managed several businesses before entering senior Church leadership.
His Church services also includes missionary work, serving as a bishop, mission president and stake president. Him and his wife, Carolyn Jean Gibbs McMullin, raised eight children all together, even until his last day.
McMullin was also known for openly expressing his Christian faith. In his final general conference address in 2011, he testified of God and Jesus Christ, reflecting the faith that shaped both his church service and professional life.
The late bishop legacy will be remembered through decades of religious service, professional leadership and the personal influence he had on colleagues, friends and members of his church community.
