Francis B. Hull Jr., 81, a longtime resident of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away at his home Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012.

He was born Sept. 14, 1931, in Brockport, N.Y., to Lydia And Francis Hull Sr.

Francis worked as a meat cutter for U-Save markets for many years, before he retired in October 1991. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army.

Francis is survived by two sisters, Velma Baase of Hollie, N.Y., and Barabara Gaddis of Crescent City, Calif.; children, Richard (Pamela) Hull of Waxahachie, Texas, Robin Castle of Omaha, Neb., and Brad Hull of Port Charlotte; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by National Cremation Society.