Paul Hull Obituary

Age 95

Of El Dorado, KS

Paul's life began on May 30, 1921 in Towanda, the son of Harold and Hazel (Pyle) Hull. He was united in marriage to the former Bette Wheeler on April 18, 1942 in Fort Smith, AR. Paul served his country in the United States Army during World War II in both Europe and the Philippines. He was an educator and school administrator in several Kansas districts including Towanda, Leon, Washington High in Kansas City, and West Jr. High in Lawrence. Paul received his education starting at the University of Kansas, Butler County Junior College, Wichita University, and Emporia State Teachers College. He received a Master's degree in secondary education from Emporia State. He attended Towanda United Methodist Church as a young boy, participated in Masonic Lodge activities as a young man, and served as President of the Butler County Retired Teachers and the Towanda Senior Center. His loving family includes his wife Bette of El Dorado, children Rev. Dr. Paul "Buzz" Hull, Jr. of El Dorado, daughter Susan Hull Green of Topeka; grandchildren Margaret J. Dentzer of Lancaster, PA, Christopher P. Hull of West Grove, PA, Jeremy F. Hull of Scranton, PA, Dianne Green of Atlanta, GA, Collin Hull of Columbus, OH; great grandchildren Joey, Lena, Emma, Amelia and Nora Hull; sister and brother-in-law Mary Elizabeth Hartwick and Philip Hartwick of Whitewater; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Rex and Velma Milbourn of El Dorado. Paul passed away at his home on Tuesday November 1, 2016 with his wife, son, daughter and granddaughter, Dianne, at his side. He is preceded in death by his brother Loren Hull, a casualty of World War II. Paul's family will gather with friends on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the Kirby Morris Funeral Home (224 W. Ash St. El Dorado). His funeral service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Carlson Funeral Home chapel (200 S. Star St. El Dorado). He will be laid to rest in Towanda Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions in Paul's name may be directed to the Butler County Community College Foundation 901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042-3225. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Paul at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com