Dr. Robert Ashley Hull, Jr., Phd.

Dr. Robert A. Hull, Jr., PhD., 61, of Valdosta died Monday, April 6, 2009 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1947 to the late Robert A., Sr. and Helen Sweeney Hull and had lived in Valdosta since 1986. Dr. Hull had served as a Professor at Valdosta State University for twenty three years and associate Professor at Valdosta State University in the Department of Communication Disorders. He had served as President of the GSHA twice in the past five years and last week received the honors of the Association award from GSHA. Dr. Hull was a frequent speaker at many conventions.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Merten Hull of Valdosta, his daughter, Heather Hull of Atlanta, his son and daughter in law, Robert A., III and Shea Hull of Valdosta, his three grandchildren, Micah Hull, Andrew Hull and Troy Hull all of Valdosta, his sister, Kathleen Quick of Clearfield, PA.

Funeral services will be held at 11am, Saturday, April 11, 2009 in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Willis officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Robert A. Hull, Jr. Scholarship Fund in care of the Valdosta State University Foundation, Division of University Advancement, 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31698-0213. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. The family will receive friends and colleagues on Saturday following the services at the Cypress Room of the University Center at Valdosta State University from 12-3pm. Carson McLane Funeral Home.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602