James “Jim” G. Hulsey, 77, of Howard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence. Jim had worked as a welder, cowboy, and ranch hand.
Jim was born on September 16, 1945, in Newton, the son of Strozier Albin and Lavina May (Dillon) Hulsey. He graduated from Galva High School in 1963. On March 9, 1966, Jim was united in marriage to Penny Lin Helgeson in Galva. She preceded him in death on February 10, 2016.
Survivors include: two daughters, Sonya Allen (Scott) of Lawrence, and Patti Javener (Andy) of Topeka; a brother, Tommy Hulsey (Pam) of McPherson; five grandchildren, Danielle Cowan (Kim), Abbi Hess, Darian Hess, Avery Allen, and Katie Allen; one great-granddaughter, Ava Rose Hess; sisters-in-law, Sandra Blair (Bill) of Galva, Anita Walters (Steve) of Galva, and Debbie Hulsey of McPherson; brother-in-law, Brian Helgeson of Canton; and many extended family & friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson, Cory Hess; sister, Janice Holbert; and a brother, Robert Hulsey.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 15, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jon Black officiating. Burial will follow at Empire Cemetery, Galva.