Frank Hulett

Frank ‘Harry’ Hulett, age 83, passed away on December 12, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born August 28, 1937 to the late Frank and Evelyn Hulett in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Harry is survived by his wife and best friend, Jimmie Lou Hulett, their two sons; Jerry Ray Hulett and Jimmy Frank Hulett, four grandchildren; Zachary (Stephanie) Hulett, Jessica (David) Kivell, Candace Hulett, Chase Hulett, and one great grandson; Felix Hulett. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosemary Henninger, Carolyn Johnson, and Linda Dodson.

If you were lucky enough to have met Harry in this life, you can probably still remember vividly his quick wit and infectious laughter. Whenever you met him, he probably gave you a lighthearted tease, told you a funny story, and then offered to help you with whatever you were trying to do before he strolled into your life. He was never one to put his desires before those of his friends and family. If you needed help, he’d drop what he was doing and pitch in until your work was done.

Harry was always known as a hard worker. As a teenager, his first job was a golf caddy at the North Hills Country Club in Sherwood, Arkansas. He purchased his first car at the age of 13 and even had to sit on a milk crate when he drove it. He decided to serve his country by joining the Naval Reserve and later enlisted in the United States Army where he worked in top security.

During his time in the Army, he finally convinced the love of his life, Jimmie Lou, to marry him. He proposed at the very top of a ferris wheel after slipping the operator some money to not let them down until he said so. He made sure to tilt the carriage until Jimmie Lou (who was afraid of heights) said yes. Life, like the carnival ride, had its many ups and downs through their years together but no matter what they were always in that carriage together.

After his military service, Harry owned his own service station, Frank’s Mobile. Later, he worked for Waco Boats as a boat welder, and then Ketcher Sheet Metal. Finally, he worked at Skippy Peanut Butter for over 20 years as a contractor/welder through LH Sheet Metal, which was owned by his favorite boss, Jimmie Lou. Harry retired at the age of 62 but somehow never managed to find a day to relax.

Together they raised two children, Jerry Ray and Jimmy Frank. Their time as a family was often spent outdoors camping, fishing, and hunting. He eventually became the proud grandfather of four: Zachary, Jessica, Candace, and Chase, and even the great-grandfather to little Felix Frank. There was nothing more important to Harry than his family. He dedicated his life to being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Harry was a founding member of the Rixie Hunting Club. Every deer season was spent there with his family and countless friends. Some of his fondest life memories came from hunts with friends, time with family, nights around the campfire, and all-night games of poker. One of Harry’s favorite things was to put a new hunter, especially a youth, out on one of his best deer stands so they could harvest their first deer. He loved the woods but he loved making others smile more than anything.

When it was too hot to hunt deer, you could usually find Harry out crappie fishing somewhere. Summers were spent at Peckerwood lake and later at lake Conway. Easter and July 4th were always big holidays at the lake for the Hulett family. Harry was great at catching fish and even better at frying them.

Though we grieve the passing of Frank Harry Hulett, we are comforted by the outpouring of love from friends and family. Harry was a faithful catholic and we are also comforted in knowing he is with our Heavenly Father.