Edward C. Hull

Edward C. Hull, 75, of Butler, PA, passed away peacefully at 1:05am EST on August 31, 2022 and went to be with the Lord. He was born on February 3, 1947 in Troy, NY to the late Guerdon and Edna (Tucker) Hull. At the aid of people who truly respected his service and sacrifices, while surrounding him with love and comfort; despite that they only knew a glimpse of the picture of his life. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Church; Rebecca J. Hamilton; and preceeded by Robin Hull. Before receiving his B.A. in business from Shippensburg, Ed enlisted in the US Navy, and served during Vietnam in which time he was honored with medals such as the Vietnam Service Medal with a Bronze Star. He was among those who survived a typhoon that nearly capsized the ship and all on board fell sick including the captain—everyone, except Hull. Ed was known even in his last days, while a human with flaws and moments of fear like anyone else, was one who greeted others with their name, a smile, and sometimes a quip that would make others laugh. He was so beloved among his peers he was voted by both residents and staff as King and most loved at his community’s Valentine celebration. The seas were not always easy for Ed, but family says they are grateful, “No longer is he clung to a broken body. No longer will he run and grow weary… Instead, He’s ripping the wind, whizzing past clouds, bracing the air beneath his feet—bearing running shoes with tread of silver, ordained with gold laces, and red like ruby slippers. Because there is truly…no place, like home.” It’s easy to surmise a person’s life to the bullet points. Hull encompassed the following: insurance agent; golfer; steeler fan; avid runner—completing more than 6 marathons; good neighbor; Christian; Butler Eagle subscriber… It’s not that these watermarks, attributes and accomplishments shouldn’t be celebrated. However, it’s the stories behind it all; the life, the heartache/sacrifice, the joy, and the love, that connects a human being which makes a life so significant. Not simply, the hyphen and the facts. Ed embraced life to his last breath and would most definitely want to encourage anyone who cares to read one word about his life and legacy to do the same. All arrangements through the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001 WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM