Dear Hall of Fame Committee Members,

  The Arnold Volunteer Fire Department submits for consideration for the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Hall of Fame award one  of our Life Members – Franklin Dull. Franklin joined the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department in 1944 and continues his service today. Franklin served as Chief of our Department from 1958 through 1968 and also from 1974 until 1986. During those years, he served on the Chief’s Committee of the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association. Additionally, he served as a Delegate to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association. He was also treasurer of our department for several years and has been influential in the development of our station over his many years of service. Thank you for your consideration of Franklin as a member of the Hall of Fame.

  For further consultation (if needed) please contact:
  Kurt Snyder
  President
  Arnold Volunteer Fire Department

Obituary

Date of Birth: September 29, 1927
Date of Death: February 27, 2014

After a brief illness, Franklin Harvey Dull passed away on February 27, 2015 in Annapolis, MD. Franklin was a lifelong resident of Annapolis, born in Galesville on September 29, 1927. He served in the US Army in WWII. He worked for David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center for 38 years. His fondest memories were as a volunteer fireman at Arnold Volunteer Fire Department, Station 17. After joining the department in 1943, he rose to the rank of Chief in 1957 and serving at that post through 1989. He was a lifetime member and was inducted into the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Fire Fighter Association Hall of Fame in 2007. He actively enjoyed RV’ing, fishing, bird watching, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Beloved husband of the late Vera Lee Dull and father of the late John F. Dull; he is survived by his son Robert L. Dull and daughter, Barbara Barrett and her husband Steven Barrett. Also surviving are his grandchildren Matthew, Nicole, Erin, Tanya, and Nicholas and 2 great grandsons.

Friends and family may come to gathering at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Wednesday March 4, 2015 from to 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Franklin’s name to the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of the Chesapeake.