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Hullie Cohen, Sr.

04/22/1950 - 10/24/2020

Obituary For Hullie Cohen, Sr.

~OBITUARY~

"OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST FADE AWAY"

Hullie Carrol Cohen, Sr., born 70 years and 6 months ago, on April 22, 1950 in Allendale County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Mr. Moses Levi Cohen, Sr., and the late Mrs. Cornelia Coath Cohen. Hullie was a resident of the Fairfax Municipal Township where he grew - up as a child.

Hullie obeyed the gospel, at an early age and became a member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church where he was active in the Service of the Lord. He worked faithfully and cheerfully with the Missionary Ministry Cooking Committee. Hullie was a graduate of Fairfax Training School, Fairfax, South Carolina.

He was joined in holy matrimony to the former Estella Johnson, and God blessed this union with two children.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Hullie received an Honorable Discharge after serving his Country for six years. He retired as Commander from the South Carolina Army National Guard - 266th Quartermaster Detachment (Water Purification) Allendale, South Carolina, after 30 years of loyal service.

Hullie was predeceased by his parents, (1) Sister: Mammie Cohen; and (1) Brother: Terry Timothy Cohen, Sr.

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, he quietly moved into his last great adventure.

Mourning his loss, yet rejoicing his life's legacy are his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Estella (Johnson) Cohen, of the home; (1) Son: Hullie Carroll Cohen, Jr., San Diego, CA; (1) Daughter: Nicole Vongelia Cohen - (Paul) McVeigh; Charlotte, NC; (1) Granddaughter reared in the home: Alexis Ott; Clemson, SC; The blessing continued with (7) Grandchildren and (4) Great-Grandchildren; (8) Sisters: Jeroldine Finch, Elouise Cohen, Sharon Smith, Sabrina Busbee, and Cartenia Jamison; all of Fairfax, SC; Mozelle Priester; Orangeburg, SC; Marilyn Collins and Patricia (Reverend James) Cleveland; Forth Worth, TX; (1) Brother: Moses (Estella C.) Cohen; Fairfax, SC; Special Cousin: Ferdie Redd; Fairfax, SC; (5) Sisters-In-Law: Yvonne Cohen; Fairfax, SC; Gloria Jenkins; Arlington, TX; Madre (Lawrence) Claiborne; Chesapeake, VA; Sina Mikell; Augusta, GA; Yvonne Miller; Hampton, SC; and Mary Brooker Williams; Brunson, SC; (2) Brothers-In-Law: Jasper Hankerson; Monroe, NC; and Lawrence Claiborne; Chesapeake, VA. Special friend: Charles Bellinger; Fairfax, SC. A host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving friends.

"A SERVICE ABOVE SELF"

Please remember to keep the Cohen family lifted in prayer.

You may email condolences to: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com

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Mrs Cohen, I send my sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to you and the family!!!!! Sfc Cohen was an excellent Senior NCO. He always kept everyone laughing!!!! He will truly be missed!!!!

Evang. Saniece Manuel 267th QM DET Allendale, SC

Estella, I know what you are going through, but God will see you through. Be strong in the Lord. Deaconess Elizabeth Priester & Family Fairfax, SC

Condolences from the McKnight, Coath, and Rimes Family in Philadelphia, and the Mays and Smith Family, Fairfax.

My most sincerest condolences to the family. I will keep you all in prayer. I have nothing but good memories, of this man... He was always smiling and had a kind word for me, whenever I would see him. He was like family to me, I saw him like an Uncle. He will be sorely missed. MMay he rest, in Paradise.

To the Coath/Cohen family, it is with sincere hearts that we send our deepest condolences for this great loss. We are praying with you and for you. May God give each of you strength to go on and continue to trust Him for your healing. We love you. Cousins: Clayton & Katherine Mance, Tyna Green & Nicole Edwards

Our love and prayers are with each member of the Cohen family. We join you in thanking God for giving Hullie life, for the blessing he was to your family and all who knew him by his Godly example. Receive now the peace of God, knowing that Hullie resides in his eternal, heavenly home not built by human hands. (II Corinthians 5:1) Harry and Ann Barnes Wilson and family

Estella, I am deeply sadden to hear of the passing of your dear Hullie. I know the hurt and emptiness you are feeling right now, but please know that GOD has not forgotten you. Stay strong, look up, and remember where your strength is going to come from in the days and weeks to come. The Brown and Moore families will continue you keep you and your family in our prayers... Loretta Moore-Brown & Family HAMPTON, SC

Thinking of you during your time of bereavement. Asking that God Keep you in His loving Care. Jettie M. Harden

To Estella and the Cohen family. I am truly sorry for the loss of Hullie. May God bless you and keep you in His care as you go through this sad time. Be blessed Birdie Washington

My condolences to the Cohen family. I'm keeping you in prayer during this difficult time. With love, your cousin Dora Ann

We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our condolences. Sheriff Tom Carter & Allendale County Sheriff Office

Our hearts goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you in this trying time. When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Carl & Catherine Love-Russell

My heart is broken right now but I trust GOD and know that HE has the best for you. To my Coath/Cohen family, I love you all.

Wanda Morgan

Family....... Coath/Cohen As our hearts hurt, I'm reaching out to you all for what we're going through. I'm thinking of you all and praying for us, that God will give us that peace that surpasses all, knowing that everything will be alright. With so much love surrounding you all, I pray that you will find the strength to face each new tomorrow. I want you to know that you all is in my heart and thoughts at this time. I pray that you all will always hold onto the wonderful memories that my beloved cousin Hulie and you all have shared and that they bring comfort and peace. With deepest Sympathy, please accept my condolences. Hulie was so blessed to experience a rewarding life. May his memories live through each and everyone of your hearts. Love you all and God bless you all.

Sorrowfully submitted, your cousin Zelma Coath

Sharing in your loss. It is our prayers that God with strengthen and comfort each of you during this most difficult time of bereavement. Love and prayers, Shirley Brabham Badger and Daughters

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

M.F. Riley's Funeral Home | Fairfax, SC

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