Charles Otis Hall

CHARLES OTIS HALL, beloved son of the late Charles William Hall and Anita Smith Hall, was born on October 21, 1931. God requested Charles to return to Him on March 6, 2014. Charles was raised in a christian family and christened at Ames Memorial United Methodist Church. Charles was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. After he finished school he enlisted in the United States Army. He decided to make a career of it but after five years traveling about the world and living in Korea and in Japan a few years he decided to give it up. When he was in Korea he was awarded Korean Service Medal, W/2 Bronze Service Stars and Army Occupation Medal of Japan named Good Conduct Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States of America Sergeant Regular Army.on the 27th day of January 1954. The Honorable Discharge served as a testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service. Charles married Patricia and twins were born, Karen and Carolyn. Charles and Barbara Gainer became parents of two children, Charles Otis Hall, Jr. and; Vicki Hall (deceased). He also had a son named Anthony (deceased). During his earlier years, he was raised at 2201 Division Street, 561 Bloom Street and later 1736 Moreland Ave. In his younger years he was a sport enthusiast. He had a love for the game of baseball. If you wanted to see a smile on his face just mention Willie Mays and the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was a huge fan of the Baltimore Colts. He played baseball for the Easterwood Park Team as second baseman and outfielder. The team played opposite other teams in Baltimore, Maryland area such as the Crown Cork and Seal Team. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing with his friends on week-ends. Also he enjoyed playing cards such as solitaire and pinochle. He had interest in home improvements such as painting homes in the Baltimore area as well. He was employed at Walbrook Lumber Company on North Ave., 3900 Charles St. Apt. Bldg., and Bethlehem Steel Shipyard. He was a free-lance painter. He leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Charles Otis Hall, Jr., Vicki Hall (deceased), Anthony (deceased); three grandchildren, Charles Brandon Hall, Justin Hall, Victoria Alicia Hall; brother, Donald Hall; two sisters, Sylvia Cooper and Gloria Gantt; three nephews, Gregory Johnson, Samuel Johnson and Jerry Charles Hall; two nieces, Syeeda Gantt and Airuelle Hall; sisters-in-law, Irma Hall and Rosa Hall; cousins, a host of other relatives and friends.

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Charles Otis Hall

October 21, 1931 - March 6, 2014