Cecil Martel Hulette

Funeral services for Cecil Martel Hulette will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, at LeCompte Johnson Taylor. The burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Thursday. Cecil Martel Hulette passed away at the age of 94 on Saturday December 14, 2024, in Frankfort, KY. Cecil was born in Franklin County on September 29, 1930, to Justus Hulette and Eva Allison Hulette. He grew up on a farm in Bald Knob with his parents and five brothers. He and his family were longtime members of Lebanon Baptist Church. He graduated from Bald Knob High School in the class of 1948. He and many of his classmates continued lifelong friendships. Upon graduation Cecil worked in state government until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1950. He served in the Korean War, stationed at Kimpo Air Base. Upon return to the States, he married his sweetheart Margaret Leigh Thomas of Pulaski County, KY. In the mid 1950's Cecil went to work with his brother Garnett in the car business. They grew a small car lot on Holmes Street into Frankfort Auto Sales- Chrysler, Plymouth & Dodge on Schenkel Lane. Along the way Cecil and Margaret had one child, Jeff, born in1964. Cecil retired from the car business in 1987 and immediately pursued a second career as a realtor in Frankfort. He was President of the Frankfort Board of Realtors in 1997. Cecil was a passionate UK basketball fan. He began following the program when he and his buddies would slip into the old Alumni Gym at halftime to watch the Fabulous Five who went on to win the school's first NCAA Championship. He had season tickets from the mid 1950's until 1987 and thoroughly enjoyed the home games and also traveled to many tournament games over the years to watch his beloved Wildcats. He also had a passion for golf, being a big Arnold Palmer fan. Cecil began playing golf at Juniper Hill the year the course opened- 1957 and played there every year since. This past summer, as daylight was nearly gone, he played his final hole, number 6 and made his par. Cecil was predeceased by his wife, Margaret; his parents and his brothers, James Stuart, Lyman, Garnett, Norris, and Bomar. He is survived by one son, Jeff and his wife Rachel. The family would like to extend it's heartfelt appreciation to Brenda Smith, who no doubt added years to his life with her friendship. Also, most recently a thank you to Elizabeth Smith as well. And a special thanks to Dena Warren of Bluegrass Hospice Care who provided wonderful care at the time of need. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to the following: Lebanon Church Cemetery Fund; Bluegrass Hospice Care.

Cecil Martel Hulette

September 29, 1930 - December 14, 2024