Andrew Jacob (Jack) Hulette Jr.
Andrew Jacob Hulette Jr. passed away at home January 6, 2021. He was better known by his nickname Jack, hardly anyone knew his real name. Jack was born November
29, 1925 in Dermott, Arkansas. He was the son of Andrew Jacob Hulett Sr. and Lillye Tom Hulett. Jack was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Gennie Hulette on October 31, 2017 after 71 years of marriage. Now he will join her in heaven to be with God and His Son Jesus Christ. Jack and Gennie started going together in 1943 while attending Little Rock Senior High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jack met Gennie on a blind date. His date was with a friend of Gennie’s, but Jack was awe struck by Gennie when they were introduced. Jack said he fell in love right then and told himself that he was going to marry that girl, and in his wildest dreams he thought that would never happen. He thanked God it did. Jack was also preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings (3 brothers and a sister), their spouses, granddaughter Karol Holmes, and his muchloved son-in-law Monte Apodaca. Jack is survived by his children; Steven and wife Robbin Hulette, Timothy and wife Linda Hulette, Linda Apodaca, David and wife Theresa Hulette. His grandchildren; Patrick and wife Beth Hulette, Shawn Hulette and partner Chris Reston, Jason and wife Shelly Shideler, Adam Hulette, Jeannette and husband Kevin Vincent, Jennifer Gatley, Christopher and wife Steffani Gatley, Patricia Gatley, Colleen Gatley. His greatgrandchildren; Anika Shideler, Deandra Shideler, Joe and wife Lori Vincent, Candice Baca and Siona Gatley. He said many times that he and his family had been blessed by God and His Son Jesus Christ all of their lives. His love for family was one of his extreme priorities. Whenever they needed help, he was there to give it. Serving in World War II he considered himself to be a member of the Greatest Generation. He said that during that time there was no drugs and not a lot of crime. Jack said your house was always open and the car wasn’t locked. Your word to someone was all you needed. He believed there was nothing in common with then and now, and said “that’s a shame”.
Jack loved his country and proudly served in the US Army Air Corp from 1943 until the end of the war as a tail gunner on a B-24 Bomber. He always sang the national anthem with his hand over his heart. He stood and saluted when the flag went by, and said he would get a lump in his throat as military aircraft would fly over. Jack would always attend the NM Veterans Memorial ceremonies on Memorial Day and Veterans Day wearing his World War II uniform which still fit. Jack was thankful that he lived in the US, his rights and freedoms were important to him, and his responsibilities. Jack graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1953 with a BA in Accounting. He started working that same year as an accountant for a concrete products manufacturer where he worked for 43 years before retiring. Jack and Gennie started attending St. John’s United Methodist church in 1964. He loved his church and the people who attended. Jack served on a number of committees during these years. As accountant and treasure, he counted gifts, and signed checks for many years for the church. Jack was a great kidder and had a quick wit about him, so you had to be careful while talking with him. Jack expressed that his favorite songs were “America the Beautiful”, “God Bless America”, his favorite song to his wife was “I Don’t Know Why”, and at church “Here Am I Lord” and “Just A Closer Walk with Thee”. Jack’s favorite place to eat was Weck’s on Holly Street. He loved all the crew there and some of their customer’s that he knew. He said everyone treated him with honor and respect which he truly appreciated. He loved sharing his music with his friends, music that he started collecting as a teenager and will probably never hear again on the radio. Jack loved his family and friends. “Until we meet again, God bless all of you.”- Jack Jack and Gennie will both be buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions Jack’s service and their interment will be at a later date.