Mr. William “Bill” Ernest Hull, age 69, Gray, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence.
Mr. Hull was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana and son of the late Ernest Otha & Mary Christine Ferguson Hull.
He graduated from Milligan College in 1967 and received his Master’s Degree from ETSU.
He was a member and past elder of Boones Creek Christian Church and co-president of the Joy Sunday School Class. He had been a member of Boones Creek Christian Church since 1972.
Mr. Hull was a member of the Washington County Beekeeper’s Club and Washington County Cattlemen’s Association.
He was named Tennessee English Teacher of the year in 2004 before retiring from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 2009 after teaching for 42 years. He taught high school English, Bible Literature and Journalism.
Survivors include his wife, Carmen Hull, of the home; four children, Michelle Hull, Johnson City Andrew W. Hull and wife Rachel, Johnson City, Michael A. Hull and wife Courtney, Gray and Mikayla Hull, of the home; five grandchildren, Gabriel Cross, Benjamin Hull, Adelynn Hull, Alexandra Hull, and Samuel Hull.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Boones Creek Christian Church with Minister David Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:30-6:30 pm Thursday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 10:00 AM Friday, April 24, 2015 at Boones Creek Christian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Pearson, Mike Lacy, Edward Bowman, Darrell Hale, Sam Widener, Jack Frye, David Johnson, Gayle Carson and Steve Fair. Honorary pallbearers will be Members from the Joy Sunday School Class and Jack Ballard Church Builders
Memorial donations may be made to Boones Creek Christian Church Building Fund 305 Christian Church Rd. Johnson City, TN 37615.
My deepest condolences to the Hull family. To his
son and my friend Andrew, I'm so sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts as you go through this time.
I remember meeting him when he brought in his honey
to where we worked. He was so kind. Again my
condolences.
My deepest condolences to the Hull family. To his
son and my friend Andrew, I'm so sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts as you go through this time.
I remember meeting him when he brought in his honey
to where we worked. He was so kind. Again my
condolences.
Bill and his wife, Carmen serve at our JC Homeschool
Co-op for the past several years. Mikayla is a
great student at our Co-op and a blessing having
their family with our group. Bill helped wherever
needed and so sweet and gentle with all he talked
too. Bill will be missed around here. Our prayers
and thoughts are with Carmen and family.
I taught with Bill at Dobyns-Bennett for many
years. He was an excellent teacher and had
outstanding character. My thoughts and prayers are
with his family.
04/23/2015
Sandy Ketron Vowell
I took Bible Lit from Mr. Hull when I was a junior at DB and he was such a wonderfully kind teacher. What a wonderful example he was to me. I have often thought of him when I picked up a Hailey's Bible Handbook and remembered how much I enjoyed his class.
My thoughts and prayers with his family.
04/23/2015
Angie Gardner Cooper
It saddens me to hear of Mr. Hull's passing. It has been a
long time since I've seen him, but he was such a good
person and GREAT teacher. I smile when I think of Mr. Hull.
Please know that my heart and prayers are with this family.
I'm sure this is a huge loss for you........but it's not a forever
loss!
With love,
Angie Gardner (class of 1976)
I can remember so many fun days with Bill. Always smiling and laughing! He will be missed in so many ways. I am out of town or I would be there to support the family. Praying for all of you!
04/23/2015
Benjamin Trotter
Mr. Hull was a true teacher. He was probably one of my biggest influences while at Dobyms Bennett. If it wasn't for him and the school paper, I wouldn't be where I am today.
Mr. Hull you will be missed.
04/23/2015
Jason Richards
I graduated DBHS '02 and though I never had Mr.
Hull as a teacher he was the one of the most
influential individuals I ever had the chance to
interact with at DB. He was the Coach of our
Scholars Bowl team, and I remember him still as
Coach Hull. He was warm-hearted, patient with his
students from what I could observe and supportive
of our motley crew's intellectual curiosity. I am
sad to hear of his passing and send condolences to
his family and friends.
Bill was always such a kind Christian man who was
a great example for everyone to follow, loving the
Lord first and foremost. Michelle, Andy, and
Mike, it was an honor to know your father as I
grew up in Boones Creek Christian Church. He will
be greatly missed, but heaven is rejoicing at his
arrival.
04/22/2015
Diana Eldredge
I was saddened to learn about Bill's passing. He was a friend and colleague of mine at Dobyns-Bennett High School. His smile, love of his students,strong work ethic,and quiet example always brightened my day and served as an inspiration to us all. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family. May God comfort you and guide you during this difficult time.
04/22/2015
Lou Thornberry
I haven't seen Bill in years but I'll not forget
him. He always gave me a smile and positive
remarks even if the ball bounced the wrong way. I
can easily imagine how much his church community
and his many friends and family will deeply miss
this Christian man. Andy and Micheal, I'm not in
East Tennessee at this time. I can only extend my
love through this email to you all.
04/22/2015
Frances Cottrell
Mr. Hull was one of my very favorite teachers of all time! I was in the Class of 1972 at DB and he was my senior year English teacher. He allowed me to be his student worker, which I enjoyed immensely. Please accept my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to a wonderful man.
04/22/2015
Cori Brown James
Mr. Hull was my Bible as Literature teacher. He was a fantastic
teacher and man. He was always insightful and full of
knowledge. He also never failed to make us laugh. He will be
missed.
Never have I known a kinder, more positive person than Bill.
He will be missed by so many. Prayers with Carmen and
family.
