Raymond Hall

Ray, born in Chicago, Illinois, was one of four children born to the late Oren and Laura Valentina Hall.

He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII; part of the 29th Calvary, the 289th Infantry, and the 82nd Air Borne.

Ray built a home for his young bride in Camp Nebraska, which is still standing. They later moved their growing family to Lutz. He was a skilled millwright mechanic and, in his later years, his artistic talent was evident in the many portrait and landscape oil paintings he created.

He is predeceased by wife, Evelyn; sister, Juanita Smith; brother, Richard Hall; and, grandson, David Hall.

Ray is survived by: sons, Roy Hall and wife, Donna; Ray Hall, Jr. and wife, Sherry; and, Rod Hall. He is also survived by brother Donald H. Hall, grandsons: Raymond Hall III; Roy Hall II and wife, Angela; Ryan Hall and wife, Katie; great-grandchildren: Raymond Hall IV and wife, Kiersten; Erick Hall; Patrick Hall; Liam Hall; and great-great-grandson, Bryant Hall.

A Life Celebration will begin at 1 p.m. at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610, followed by interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery.