Captain Eugene “Gene” Hull, age 58, of the Columbus Department of Fire & EMS, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Columbus Hospice after an extended battle against cancer. Captain Hull served the Department of Fire & EMS for over 38 years and trained countless new recruits. Captain Hull played a large role with the West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition and helped start the program with the Fire Departments that sell pink t-shirts as a cancer fundraiser. Captain Hull was responsible for organizing a Columbus Fire & EMS team, raising over $50,000 for Relay for Life.
Gene is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy (Gene lovingly referred to her as “his emotional jellyfish”), three loving children - Tara, Brandon and Whitney. Three grandchildren – Abby, James and Jamerson. His adoring mother, Christine, 2 brothers – Mike (Gina) and Patrick (Lindsey) as well as several uncle’s, aunt’s, nephews, nieces, cousins, loving friends as well as countless fire department sisters and brothers.
A memorial service will be held at Cascade Hills Church on Tuesday, October 22 at 11:00. Family will receive visitors afterwards. Flowers are welcome; however, you can also make a donation to Relay for Life at 233 12th St. Suite 710 Columbus, GA 31901 in memory of Captain Hull. Columbus Department of Fire and EMS will be rendering firefighter honors and Captain Hull will be transported during his last alarm ceremony, arriving at Cascade Hills Church at 10:30.
Striffler-Hamby has been entrusted with the arrangements. Fond memories and condolences may be left for the Hull family at www.shcolumbus.com.
