Hugh Jack "Papa Hugh" Hallman Obituary (1922

Hugh Jack "Papa Hugh" Hallman, 91, of Hapeville, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Born in Macon, GA to Claude and Winnie Hallman, Hugh attended Boys High in Atlanta, and Georgia State University graduating with a business degree. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1941, stationed in England, and served until 1945. Having obtained the rank of Sergeant, he was a radio operator/gunner on a B-17 Bomber during W.W. II. He was in the air over Normandy on D-Day. While in the service, he met Beverly Colwell through pen-pal correspondence. Hugh was employed by Woodruff Seed Company, D.P. Hood Construction, and finally Delta Air Lines, where he worked from 1959 until 1987. During this time, he also worked a part-time job at Charlie's Food Mart on Stewart Avenue. He retired from Delta with perfect attendance and was even known to have walked to work (over 3 miles) during an ice storm in the 1970's. He was a member of the Hapeville United Methodist Church where he taught virtually every Sunday School class in the church. He taught for over 50 years and never missed a Sunday! He volunteered in many capacities in and around the church for many years of his life. He was also a member of the Hapeville Exchange Club from 1956 until 2013. He was recognized in 2006 for 50 years of continuous service and in 2011 he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the club. During those years of service, he served the youth of Hapeville through his support and participation in the Youth Baseball Program. Hugh is survived by his wife, Beverly Hallman; his children, Claudia Hallman McGinnis, Alan Hallman, and Kyle & Sheila Hallman; grandchildren, Justin & Rebecca McGinnis, Josh & Heather McGinnis, Ryan McGinnis, Tabitha & Wayne Stephens, Brandon Hallman, Kylee Hallman, Andrew Preffer, Beth & Christopher McCormick; great grandchildren, Zane Hallman, Angelina Hallman, Natalie Hallman, Ian Preffer, Olivia Preffer, Mia Nunn, and Emma McCormick. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13th at Hapeville United Methodist Church, 3510 Atlanta Avenue, Hapeville, GA 30354, with remains placed in state at 12 Noon. Reverend Paige Pritchard will officiate. Interment will follow at The Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hapeville United Methodist Church. The visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2 until 5 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville., 404-761-2171 To send a flower arrangement in memory of Hugh Jack "Papa Hugh" Hallman, please click here to visit our sympathy store.