Andre “Dre” Curtis Hull, 43, of Salina, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 after a battle with heart disease, surrounded by his mother, sisters, partner Michelle Allen, and dear friends Joe Reinert, Trevor Rains, and Chris Heald. He was born on February 16th, 1982 in Salina, the son of Emmitt Curtis Hull, Jr. and Brenda (Burch) Hull.
Andre, like his father Emmitt, could speak to anyone. They never knew a stranger. If you knew Andre, you loved him and valued ever the present smile that alit his face. He was always full of jokes, loved to banter, and had the most infectious laugh. Andre brought joy, fun, and a playful spirit to all he did.
Andre graduated from Salina Central High School in 2000. He spent his career working in the landscaping and service industries. He was an avid sports lover, who relished watching and playing all sports. His love for baseball started at a very young age when his father, Emmitt, coached Andre and all of his friends in youth leagues. Andre eventually played for a traveling baseball team for many years. He was a natural athlete and excelled at every sport he played.
Andre loved the Chicago Cubs and also had a place in his heart for KU and the Chiefs. He was fiercely competitive and loved the challenge that any new game would bring. Many a video game controller met its demise after particularly tough Madden losses (or, if his sister, Dayna happened to beat him).
He was preceded in death by his father, Emmitt Curtis Hull, Jr., in 2011, his grandfather Emmitt Curtis Hull, Sr., his grandmother Berniece Hull, cousin, Anna Hull, two aunts, Patricia Hull and Janet Hull, and an uncle Robert Hull.
He is survived by his partner Michelle Allen of Salina, a daughter Jorah Hull of Arkansas City, KS, his mother Brenda Hull of Salina, two sisters, Dayna Hull and partner Dan Dutcher of Lawrence, KS, and Tamara Clement and husband Todd of Tampa, KS, numerous aunts and cousins, and a multitude of friends.
The funeral will be at 1 PM on Saturday, October 18th, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford Street, in Salina.
Anyone is welcome to gather later in the evening at Big Booty Trudy’s to celebrate Andre’s life and share memories.
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