Trayton Spencer Lull, 82, of Hopkins, MI passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at his home. Born November 13, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI, he was the son of the late Melvin Spencer Lull and Margaret Miller Lull and was the husband of Marrion Joyce Curtis Lull. Mr. Lull was a member of Hopkins United Methodist Church for nearly fifty years where he had often served as a lay speaker. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Lull was involved in the hardware industry for more than forty-five years. He started his career at Hopkins Hardware, which he owned and operated for thirty-two years. Later he went to work part-time at Caledonia Hardware before purchasing Ace Hardware in Plainwell and operating it for an additional ten years. Mr. Lull was a man of many talents and skills. He had a knack for electrical work and would share his knowledge by teaching in the public school systems twice a year for many years. He also installed new electrical and plumbing systems in new homes and would replace furnaces in established residences. In his spare time, Mr. Lull enjoyed spending time with nature by camping and hunting. In addition to his wife of more than sixty-two years, he is survived by his children, Hal Alan Lull and wife Elaine, and Todd Spencer Lull and wife Kathy; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins, along with one "dumb cat". Besides his parents, Mr. Lull was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Lull. The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Monday, August 21, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A funeral service will take place at Hopkins United Methodist Church, 322 N. Maple Street, Hopkins, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Pastor Dominic and Pastor Joel co-officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Flowers are welcomed, or memorial donations may be made to the Hopkins United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 356, Hopkins, MI 49328. Gorden Funeral Residence is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation Details

Monday, August 21st, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Service Information

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 11:00am