Randall Wayne Hall

Randall Hall passed away on March 30, 2020. Randall’s life was guided by an enormously powerful internal drive to serve others. That drive was evident in everything he did. If somebody needed something, he along with his wife, Joyce, was eager to drop what he was doing and be of service. He always had time for the needs of others. Adding to the value of that service was his vast storehouse of capabilities. He could do so many things that astounded the rest of us—and he seemed to do them with such ease. He and his wife Joyce shared the desire to serve others, and together, their dedication led to a legacy of unparalleled synergy of selflessness, kindness, caring and support.

In addition to helping family, friends, and strangers, he was a dedicated leader in Boy Scouts. The Boy Scout Oath seemed as though it was written about him: “On my honor I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” Knowing that the Scouts made boys better men, he dedicated himself to their improvement. His volunteer service to the Boy Scouts spanned more than 50 years. As part of his service, he worked tirelessly to develop the Winthrop Rockefeller Camp in Damascus, Arkansas. That service was recognized as the Flag Plaza at that facility was named for him. In addition, a street was named after him at the Gus Blass Scout Reservation to honor his volunteer work at the reservation. He served for many years on the Board for Boy Scouts of America.

His service mindedness was also demonstrated in his dedication and excellence while in the Army as a teacher of jungle survival and as jump instructor. His capabilities were recognized by an assignment with the Old Guard and being a guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. He later served on the Selective Service Board for 25 years. Randall was also a proud and dedicated Mason.

Randall’s many capabilities were developed and honed through a lifetime of work in the construction industry. His capabilities and problem-solving abilities resulted in his service as a trouble shooter for the Pickens and Bond Construction Company; the Dillard’s Corporation covering work in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma; and the last 18 years of his career with the Baldwin and Shell Construction Company. His work involved constructing most of the high-rise buildings in Little Rock.

Randall is survived by his wife and partner in service, Joyce Ann Hall, siblings Joe, Melvin and Virginia. He is survived by five children, DeWayne, Viki, Stevie (Stephanie), Keith and Butch. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Garron, Emily, Codey, Brian, Whittney, Beth, Christian, Mackenzie and Marshall; and five great-grandchildren; Kali Grace, E’lyn, Em’ry, JD, and Andrew. He is preceded in death by his brother Damon, son Roy, father, Lawrence, and mother, Dessie.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that any donations be made to The Boy Scouts of America at 3220 Cantrell Rd. Little Rock, AR 72227 or donations are accepted online at www.quapawbsa.org

The family would like to thank the caring and incredible staff at Memory Care of Little Rock at Good Shephard and Elite Hospice of Hot Springs, for their selfless acts of kindness and wonderful care of Randall during his last years.