Mr. Hubert Walker Sullins

1924 - 2013

Mr. Hubert Walker Sullins obituary, 1924-2013, Griffin, GA

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1924

DIED

2013

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Hubert Sullins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 9, 2013.

Mr. Hubert Walker Sullins, of Griffin, Ga., passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.
Mr. Sullins was born May 6, 1924, in Experiment, Ga. He was the son of the late Emma Walker and Dee Granville Sullins. He graduated in 1941 from Griffin High School where he served as senior class president. After a year and a half of college at Georgia Tech, at the age of 18, he volunteered for service in the US Army Air Corps, where he served as navigator with a B-24 bomber crew in the 466th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force. After successfully completing 35 combat missions, he returned to Georgia Tech to complete his education, graduating with a degree in Industrial Management. On June 12, 1948, he married Eva Adams Heath with whom he enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. Shortly after their marriage he once again answered the call to serve his country, serving as a navigator in the 301st Air Refueling Wing of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and the Cold War. After two years of additional service, he returned to his home town of Griffin to begin his 43 years of employment at Dundee Mills. He also continued service in the Air Force Reserve where he retired with the rank of Major. Mr. Sullins was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Griffin serving for many years as an elder. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Griffin for over 47 years where he served as Club President in 1976. During his life in the community of Griffin he also volunteered his time, efforts and resources to numerous civic and benevolent activities. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. With his unconditional love, kindness, generosity, loyalty, commitment to family, community and country, he was definitely a member of "The Greatest Generation."
Mr. Sullins was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Heath Sullins, and his grandson, Robert Mathews Sullins, Jr.
Survivors include his children, Anne Sullins Westmoreland and her husband Aubrey of LaGrange, Ga.; Beth Sullins Hughes and her husband Robert of Macon, Ga.; Hubert Walker Sullins Jr. and his wife Annette of Alpharetta, Ga.; and Robert Mathews Sullins and his wife Karol of Griffin; grandchildren, John and Fiona Westmoreland of LaGrange, Ga., Steve and Amber Westmoreland of LaGrange, Ga., Robert Hughes of Savannah, Ga., Kelly Hughes of Macon, Ga., Ellenor Sullins , Walker Sullins of Alpharetta, Ga., Lauren Sullins Ralls and her husband Robin of Atlanta, Ga., and Jackson Sullins of Griffin; great-grandchildren, Mary Maddox Westmoreland , Grady Westmoreland, Hailey Westmoreland and Carter Westmoreland of LaGrange, Ga., Robert Ralls and Annabelle Ralls of Atlanta; his brothers, Donald Mathews Sullins and his wife Chickie of Clarkesville, Ga.; Dee Granville Sullins, Jr. and his wife JoAnne of McDonough, Ga.; and numerous nephew and nieces.
Special thanks to caregivers Teesa, Jane, Patty, Tweet, Wanda, Sabrina and Denise for their loving care.
Funeral services for Mr. Hubert Walker Sullins will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church of Griffin. Burial will follow in the Old Section of Oak Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service hour at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Griffin or their favorite charity.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements.

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April 22, 2013

Claire Graham

Mr.Sullins was one of the finest people I have ever known. He was a dear friend to my father from birth through old age.
I treasured his friendship as well. What a tremendous legacy he has left for his family who he loved so dearly.
Thinking of you all, Claire Lindsey Graham

April 13, 2013

Ted and Dawn Shields

Hugh and Annette,

We are so sorry for your loss.

April 11, 2013

Linda Carter

In loving memory of a very kind man. May God bless the family in your time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies.

April 11, 2013

Hubert was such a gentle man and will be missed. My prayers are with all the family.
Bonnie Pfrogner

April 11, 2013

Stoney & Cindy Setzer

Our prayers are with your family.

April 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to all the Family. Bill and Sheila French

April 10, 2013

Anne, Steve & Amber
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
The Wilson, Effinger, Boring and Welter Family, Atlanta, GA

April 10, 2013

David Brown

Anne:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Donna Brown

April 10, 2013

Dawn Conner-Thorpe

Sullins family, thank you for your father's service to our country. It does not go un-noticed. He had a full and complete life here on earth and will continue in Heaven. Our hearts go out to Anne and the entire family, Dawn Conner Thorpe

April 10, 2013

Cindie & Sowah Simmonds

Sullins family, We are sorry for the loss of Hubert. He brought smiles and interesting conversations for us 'new' folks in the church. Remembering the before church service coffee chats. Hubert was a grand person. I thank God for having him in our lives for a short time. May the memories be kept close to heart where Hubert will remain. Peace and comfort to all.

April 9, 2013

Donna Michael

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. Hold onto all your memories. Keep them close to your heart where they will live forever.
Love and prayers,
Donna and Randy Michael

April 9, 2013

Ellenor Sullins

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April 9, 2013

Gloria Singletary Treadway

I can remember growing up just around the corner. Robert, Terri Lea, Jim, Stuart, Michelle, Alan, Patti and I (and many others) had such a wonderful childhood in and around the Springer Drive and Brookwood Terrace creeks. Hubert and Eva, my parents and the others will never know how much we appreciate the great experiences of a large neighborhood family. Mr. Sullins was the best looking and most patient of them all. I never saw him "fed up" with our adventures! And as an adult growing up in Griffin, it was that generation of parents that taught us the "southern traditions" of hard work and kindness as well as being a good parent. He was just that!! Mr. Sullins will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

April 9, 2013

Anne, Beth, Hugh, and Robert. What a wonderful couple your mom and Dad were. My daddy always said Hubert Sullins was his best friend. I rejoice that once again they are together. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Our love. Lyn and Victor Parker and all the Parker kids and grandkids.

April 9, 2013

Hello this is the former Liz Wallace, Howard's oldest daughter, writing from my home in Kodiak, Alaska. Hubert will be missed and he was always so supportive of my military career, especially in the Reserves. I hope it is not too tacky to remember he sent Eve to a real expensive quit smoking class and then caught her in the bathroom with a cigaretter. Lord have mercy. God bless all the Sullins and prayers to you during this time.

April 9, 2013

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