Morrill Hall

He was born August 23, 1917, in Swainsboro, GA and was preceded in death by his loving wife Vera, son Randy, daughter Susan and his parents J.R. and Claud Dozier Hall.

Dr. Hall attended Young Harris College and then graduated from Emory University with his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Education Degree. Dr. Hall attended Florida State University where he received his Doctorate Degree in Education. He served as a Professor at The University of Georgia from 1960-1980 in the College of Education where, among other responsibilities, he was Director of the Center for Educational Improvement. Dr. Hall served in the United States Navy in both World War II and The Korean War as a Lieutenant Commander. He was an avid Bulldog Fan, Master bridge player, fisherman, and loved people. He was a dedicated Christian and devout and faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

Survivors include son, Mel, and his wife, Judy, of Great Falls, VA; two grandchildren, Julie Hall Train and husband Jay, of Atlanta, GA, and Todd Hall and his wife, Melinda , of Oak Hill, VA; two great-grandchildren, Kate Hall and Annabelle Hall. He is also survived by one sister, Justine Rogers, of Buena Vista, Georgia.

Services will be held 11AM Monday, November 14th at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Meredith officiating. Interment will follow at Oconee Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-6PM Sunday, November 13th at Bernstein Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 111 West Lake Dr, Athens, GA 30606.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.