of North Little Rock, AR
June 8, 1920 - December 2, 2011
Clifton Eugene Hull, age 91 of North Little Rock, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2011. The son of Sidney and Mary Hull, Clifton was born on Tuesday, June 8, 1920 in North Little Rock, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Sylvia Naomi Hull.
Mr. Hull is survived by three nieces, Patsy Geyer (Winston) of North Little Rock; Dorothy Barger of Houston, TX and Audrey Hull of Foley, AL; in addition to one nephew, Sherrell Chambers (Pat) of North Little Rock.
During his business career, Clifton worked as a draftsman and Outdoor Recreational Planner with the U.S. Corp of Engineers. He retired after twenty years service where he was instrumental in the development of the Arkansas River for commercial navigation. He was a member of the National Railway Historical Society, and in 1969 Clifton became a charter member of the Arkansas Railroad Club. Clifton was also the author of Shortline Railroads of Arkansas, published by U of O Press, Norman, OK, plus authored several other historical articles.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 5, 2011 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 JFK Blvd, Hwy 107, North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501-791-7400). Reverend George Prentice will officiate the service. Mr. Hull will have a private interment.
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13 Condolence(s)
Nancy Jane Turney
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Uncle Gene--My father dearly loved you. Since he passed away in June 2006(Arthur Turney) we keep in touch until 2010. Uncle Gene was the baby brother to my grandma--Grace Hull Turney. I have many pictures of Uncle Gene when he was a child. and his books he had published about TRAINS.
You will be missed but Heaven is a very good place to see everyone.
Tom Dillard
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Gene contributed a great deal to understanding the history of our state. Additionaly, I don't know anyone who was more honorable, friendly, and generous. My condolences to Gene's family and friends.
Lynn & Elizabeth Gaines
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
So much knowledge gone from us. Gene taught us so much.
Jean Byrd
Monday, December 5, 2011
I am truly sorry to learn of Gene's death, He and my husband, Richard, were very good friends in the RR clubs. They visited by phone many times after we moved to Durango, CO. and I spoke with him after my husband's death in 2007. He was a gentlemen and a scholar about all railroadiana. He will be missed.
Bill Pollard
Monday, December 5, 2011
We will miss Gene, his enthusiasm for talking about Colorado railroading, and his memories of working as a brakeman during WW II. He helped to awaken a passion for railroading and railroad history in many people, as well as being a good friend. Clear board.... Highball!
John M Martin
Sunday, December 4, 2011
May you always have the a hot steamer and a hi green on the main line. you'll be missed
Marvin Hayes
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Gene you will be missed, What a great Honor to know you and to hear your Story's and listen to your advice. Full steam ahead the tracks are clear. One of Harry Hayes boys from the Nursing Home.
J. Phil Powledge
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Farewell, Gene. May all the lights be green.
Douglas Harley
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Gene was allways helpful & Kind. We will miss his smiling face at our rr club meetings
Angel Enquist
Sunday, December 4, 2011
I am a better person for meeting such a sweet, loving, and caring man. I know you are in a better place with your wife and parents. I will miss you my friend. Thank you for all you taught me.
Pat Ferry
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Will never forget our Mr. Hull...................and hope when we meet again, he will always remember me as Mr. French. Only a small number of folks know me as Mr. French. Mr. Pat Ferry
Sylvia & Peter Smykla
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Goodbye, Friend
Fred and Fern Fillers
Friday, December 2, 2011
We will miss you Gene