Collin Thomas Hulse

Collin Thomas Hulse, age 18, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born December 4, 2007, in Osage Beach, a son of Thomas and Angela (Sidebottom) Hulse.

Collin was exceptionally intelligent and deeply creative. He expressed himself through many forms of art. He loved drawing, creating detailed clay figurines and building intricate worlds with LEGO sets. A gifted writer and aspiring author, Collin had a remarkable ability to tell stories, using words to bring his imagination to life.

Beyond his artistic ability, he found joy in the freedom of the open road. He loved riding motorcycles and bicycles and cherished taking road trips, always eager for new sights and experiences.

Collin will be remembered for his big heart, bright mind, creative soul and deep impact he made in the lives of his family and friends. His memory will live on through the love he gave, the art he created and the dreams he inspired.

He is survived by his parents, Tom and Angela Hulse; sister, Macy Hulse; brother, James Hulse; nephew, Elias Hulse; grandmothers, Linda Hulse and Joan Sidebottom; aunts and uncles, Jenie and Terry Bruce, Julie and Eric Kinder and Michael and Brenda Sidebottom and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Thomas Byron Hulse and Larry Sidebottom.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. A celebration of life service and inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.