Vernon Hall

Vernon L. Hall, 78, of Mansfield, died early Friday morning, October 30, 2009, at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He had been a resident of Mansfield Memorial Homes for two months. Born May 22, 1931, in Clearfield, Kentucky, he was the son of Millard and Clona Dillon Hall. Vernon was an avid gardener and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He retired as a self-employed painter.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edith DeWitt Hall; three children, Patti Gene Jackson, Jeff L. Sandy Hall and Doug A. Linda Hall; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Hedges and Gloria Morgan; a brother, Steve Hall; four sisters-in-law, Peachie Gregory, Inez Caudill, Betty Middleton and Geraldine Garland Roe; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister.

Friends may visit from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road, Mansfield. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the Mansfield Freewill Baptist Church, 998 Laver Road, Mansfield, with Pastor Mark Bailey officiating. Friends may also visit from 12-1 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. The family requests memorial contributions may be made to the family or Mansfield Freewill Baptist Church.