Max Hulse

SAN ANGELO Max Hulse, confident that God causes all things for His ultimate glory, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 20, 2011. Max was a devoted husband, beloved daddy, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a faithful friend. Max was born in Hollis, Okla. on Aug. 24, 1931. He grew up in Littlefield, Texas, and graduated from the University of North Texas. Max had a successful fifty-year career in the brokerage business, most of which was spent with Principal/EGT. As West Texas Regional Manager, he opened offices for the firm in Odessa, Midland, Abilene and Lubbock. Max was then promoted to Assistant General Sales Manager of Principal/EGT and transferred to Dallas. His desire to return to West Texas prompted a move to San Angelo, where he opened and staffed the San Angelo office of EGT in 1974. He subsequently was elected Senior Vice President and appointed to the Board of Directors. Max also had a second career in the art business. In the mid-60's, he began collecting art for its aesthetic as well as investment value. From there, he opened the Texas Art Gallery in Dallas. Through the influence of his wife, Sandra, who is an accomplished artist, he then began painting. He was motivated by creating something beautiful and sharing that enjoyment with others. Max opened Concho Art Gallery in the Cactus Hotel, where he sold his original paintings. He has won various awards and accolades for his work. Max participated actively in many civic, church and professional activities. Organizations include Boys Club, YMCA, Fort Concho Foundation, United Way, San Angelo Fine Arts Museum, Goals for San Angelo, The Heart Fund, Samaritan Counseling Center, San Angelo Country Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He also became involved with The Communities Foundation of Texas and served on the Advisory Board. He was instrumental in establishing the San Angelo Area Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas and served as chairman of the Advisory Council. He has served as a board member of the Texas Council on Economic Education and was on the Advisory Board of Howard College Foundation. Max has served as president of the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council. He also served as chairman of the San Angelo Arts Council. Max was active in Bill Glass Prison Ministries. He organized and was president of the steering committee for the National Prayer Breakfast of San Angelo. Max was preceded in death by his parents, Lorene and Dewey Hulse; and son-in-law Dan Novak. Max is survived by his wife, Sandra Freeze Hulse; his three daughters, Cheryl and Ron Murff, Kim and Kirk Davis and Kristi Novak; eight grandchildren, Amy Murff Perry, Aaron Murff, Chase, Caroline and Blake Davis, Casey, Courtney and Cody Novak; and three great-granddaughters, all of Dallas; two sisters, Glenda Pope of Lubbock and Karlyn Fedora of College Station and their families. Others survivors include three stepchildren, Barton Gunter of Dallas, Elizabeth Gunter Steving and Sloan Gunter of Fredricksburg and their families. Max had a tremendous zest for life. His enthusiasm was contagious, as evidenced by the numerous friendships he cultivated over his lifetime. He was an accomplished musician, artist, golfer and pilot. Max truly lived life to the fullest. He was a man of deep faith and integrity. Max had no fear in death because of the unshakeable confidence he had in his Lord. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at Glen Meadows Baptist Church, 6002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, TX 76904. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Max Hulse Family Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, TX 75225. Bill Glass Prison Ministry, PO Box 761101, Dallas, TX 75376 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9.