Billy Wilford Hull

Billy Wilford Hull
MIDLAND -- Mr. Hull, 83, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at CMC Northeast.
He was born July 8, 1924 in Lincoln County, NC to the late William Alfonso Hull and the late Margaret (Bess) Hull.
Funeral is Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 2:00PM at Bethel United Methodist Church. Visitation is Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 6:00-9:00PM at Hartsell Funeral Home-Midland. Burial will be in in the church cemetery.
Military rites at the graveside will be performed by Chapter 27 of the DAV.
Mr. Hull had a Masters in Agricultural Education. He taught at Bethel and Central Cabarrus High School from 1946 through 1975. Mr. Hull served in the U.S. Navy during World War II for three years between his education at Wingate and NC State.
He was very active in Bethel United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He was also active with the Midland Lions Club, American Legion, and Methodist men and served on the Board for the Cabarrus County Fair. After retiring from teaching, he was a substitute mail carrier, worked with Soil Conservation Service in Concord, and was employed with NC Crop Improvement.
His hobbies included fishing and golf and he loved watching all sports, especially his beloved N.C. State Wolfpack. He was a loving husband, devoted father, had many friends, and maintained a relationship with many of his former students.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Louise (Moore) Hull of the home; son, Phil Hull and wife Shelley of Concord, NC; daughters Cathy Mullis and husband Wayne of Mint Hill, NC and Donna Wilson and husband George of Pawley's Island, SC; sisters Dorothy Mitchum of Cherryville, NC and Avis Peeler of Lincolnton, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Alfonso Hull and Margaret (Bess) Hull; brothers, Glen Hull and Craig Hull; a sister Louise Crocker; grandchildren, Brent Widenhouse, Andy Widenhouse, Wesli Bratton and husband Philip, Benjamin Hull; and three great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give special thanks to caregiver Ellen Locklear, nurses and doctors at Midland Family Practice, Moose Pharmacy at Midland, and nurses and doctors at Northeast Medical Center.