Hugh McKinley Hulsey, age 81 of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on February 27, 2026.

Hugh was born July 13, 1944, in Gilmer County, the son of the late Charles Arthur Hulsey and Faye Hulsey. Hugh was a talented machinist, self-employed for many years. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

He is survived by his wife Judith Hulsey, sons Brian Hulsey and Rickey Hulsey, daughter Melisa West, all of Ellijay, GA; brother Bobby Hulsey; sister Charlene McGhee; 13 grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 8th at 3pm from the Kingdom Hall of Ellijay with Shawn Eldred officiating. A private family graveside service will be held in Yukon Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 7th from 4pm until 7pm at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted in memory of Mr. Hulsey.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.