Charles ‘Charlie’ Austin Hull, 72, of Hughes Springs, Texas was born August 9, 1950, in Cass County to Charles ‘Jigger’ N. and Eloise Thornton Hull. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:33 p.m. on April 4, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Charles always stated he felt closest to God in what he called “God’s country” which to him was a lake, a mountain top, in an open field, or in the midst of a forest.
Charles graduated from Hughes Springs High School in 1968. He attended Kilgore College in 1968 and 1969.
In 1970, he entered the Army National Guard. His basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was honorably discharged in 1976.
Charles lifetime career was in industrial construction. He helped build the first, and one of the largest, solar power plants in California’s Mojave Desert. He worked for Brown & Root, Luz Construction, and his final employment was with Lone Star Steel, retiring in 2012.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Jigger and Eloise Hull.
He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Geraldine Mitchell Hull; son, Christopher Hull, of Hughes Springs, son and daughter, Samuel Lance Hull, and Lea Ann Hull (he never considered her a daughter-in-law), of Thomas Oklahoma; granddaughter, Kathryn Grace Hull of College Station Texas;, and grandson, Ely Nolian Hull, of Thomas Oklahoma; brother and sister-in-law, George and Tabitha Hull of Athens Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services for Charles will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Joey Williams and Bro. Dean Grigsby officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church at P.O. Box 277, Hughes Springs, Texas 75656.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: April 8, 2023 2:00 pm
Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church
305 North Pecan St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
Visitation: April 8, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church
305 North Pecan St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656

Thoughts and prayers to his family Another great guy from LSS days
So very sorry for your loss Charlie was one of many friends I worked with at LSS. I know he will be missed by many. Prayers lifted for his family and friends.
A friend
Vivian
Prayers for all of your family
You are in our thoughts and prayers! Prayers for peace and comfort!
My prayers and condolences to Geraldine and the rest of the family. I was at their wedding 53 yrs ago on Feb 14th. Charles was a great man.
EJ Murphy
My condolences to the family!
So sorry to hear of your loss. His father was one of the most memorable teachers I ever had, treated me like family .
Wonderful friend. Never mattered if we were working, hunting, or fishing, he was always pleasant to be with. Awesome guy!
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Charles. I worked with him on some jobs around this area. He was a knowledgeable man and good at his job.
My prayer for you and your family is for God’s strength, courage, comfort, understanding and ultimately peace through one of life’s hardest times.
May God bless each of you as you need him.
Rest In Peace My Friend.
Rest In Peace My Friend. Prayers to the Family.
We are so sorry for you loss.