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Charles Hual Obituary
1924-2017
Charles William Hual, 93, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at his home. The youngest of seven children, Bill was born in Pensacola, FL January 20, 1924, to the late Hans and Lillian Welsh Hual.
He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1942, and served as a Naval Aviator during WWII. Mr. Hual returned to Pensacola and founded Guardian Moving and Storage, which he operated until his retirement in 1990. An active member of Pensacola Suburban West Rotary Club for many years serving as President and honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. A man of deep faith, Mr. Hual was a loyal communicant at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church. He was a kind and loving man, revered by his family and innumerable friends for his wit, wisdom and generous spirit.
Mr. Hual is preceded in death by his first wife, Bette France Hual; their daughter, Kristen; and his son-in-law, Brad Helvenston.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Raby; his sister, Betty Thornton; his children, Charles William Hual, Jr. (Donna Melton), Gretchen Helvenston, Lee Hual (Donna Yaste); his stepchildren, Jack Williams (Kelly), Louise Carlson (William), Douglas Mitchell (Leigh), Scott Mitchell (Emily), Buck Mitchell (Jennifer}, and Clifton Mitchell (Candace); twenty-three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:00am Monday, May 15, 2017 at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, with the Reverend Father Nicholas Schumm celebrant.
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Gretchen Helvenston
March 29, 2021
My father was the best father a girl could ever hope to have. He never said an unkind thing to me. May he Rest In Peace. My best friend and confidante for 40 years . Way more a than a Father, also my best friend and cheerleader. You will always be missed by your daughter, Gretchen
Cheryl (Jordan-Diamond) Raines
May 16, 2017
Our deepest sympathy and in our prayers.
Granddaughter of Lois Welsh Jordan -
Sherri Shuler
May 15, 2017
So glad I got to meet you this summer. Your family was so blessed to have you as head of the family.
Fontaine Martin
May 15, 2017
Prayers for the family and support.
Fontaine Martin
St. John's Episcopal Church
Patrice Cavanaugh
May 14, 2017
Dearest Hual Family, you were so lucky to have Bill for so long. What wonderful memories and beautiful stories you will tell of this man, father, grandfather and husband. He was loved by many and will be truly missed.
Lt. Col. Michael H. Sarra, USA, (ret.)
May 14, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family of a fellow Distinguished Rotarian and Veteran. May God's healing hands touch hurting hearts during this time of great sorrow. May the peace of the Holy Spirit comfort the Haul family as they pay tribute to the Life, Love, and Legacy Charles Haul leaves behind.
Jodi Odland
May 13, 2017
To all the members of the Hual family we send love and prayers. He was a lovely person and I am sure he will missed by all.
Michael and Jodi Odland
May 13, 2017
My prayers go to Lee and the family. Leona Mayberry
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