Howard E. Hall Sr.

HOWARD EDWARD HALL SR., son of the late Agnes Dixon and Howard Edward Hall and the devoted husband to the late Willie Mae Hall, transitioned from this life on March 27, 2014. Mr. Hall, known by most as “Jim,” was born on August 7, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Baltimore City Public Schools, but with his other brothers, had to leave at an early age to help support his family. He had an extensive work history having worked in a mattress factory, as a truck driver, and at Koester’s Bakery. At one time in his work history, he and his brother, Milton Hall worked at the same company known as John H. Hampshire & Sons. He also worked as a Shop Steward and foreman for E.L.Stebbins, Co. He also always had a side job. He had great salesmanship skills and used those skills to one time sell Stanley Products, and for many years, Avon Products. He had quite a customer base, particularly with Avon. He loved to be involved in different business ventures. He used his contractor’s skills to remodel areas in the homes of family members and friends. He worked for many years of his life before officially retiring from the traditional working world, but he continued doing various independent jobs until he was no longer able. Surprisingly enough, he told his daughter when he was 90 years old, “I’ve gotta get me a job somewhere!” He loved to be on the move! Mr. Hall worshipped in the Catholic faith. When he did attend, he attended occasionally at St. Edward Catholic Church. He was an avid reader of the Bible, magazines, and the newspaper. Mr. Hall was a World War II veteran. He often shared stories of having served in France and Germany. He also loved talking about the experiences he had during the period when he was the chauffeur to General Benjamin O. Davis. He served his country well, and received an honorable discharge. Mr. Hall always had a sense of humor. He was known for teasing and telling funny stories. On some occasions, he could tell a tall tale or two! It must have run in his family because his brother Milton, who just preceded him in death, could tell some jokes too. Mr. Hall loved sharing a joke and a few funny poems that someone shared with him. His children’s friends came to expect jokes and fun-loving teasing from Mr. Hall. His children’s spouses and his grandchildren knew they could expect some kind of teasing from him, and sometimes, they didn’t know what he might come up with, but they always looked forward to being around him. For the last couple of years, Mr. Hall spent his time at Envoy of Pikesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. He was loved there, and had a great reputation among the residents and staff. He was known to love to be on the go. He would be all over the facility in his wheelchair, visiting other residents on other wings of the building. He was known as one of their favorite residents. Mr. Hall (Jim) was well loved by many who knew him. Many shared stories of how he touched their lives in very positive ways. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. His funny stories and loving tall tales will always be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Each person that knew him has their own special, loving memories of their special relationship with him. He is preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Hall, and sons, Jerome Hall and Howard Edward Hall, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Dr. Teresa Hall-Cooper, one son, Douglas Hall, one son-in-law, Jimmie Jokulo Cooper, two daughters-in-law, Vanessa Hall and Bernice Hall, nine grandchildren, Howard Edward Hall Jr., Tanya Taylor, Antoinette Hall, Anjanette Pollard, Anthony Hall, Devon Hall, Thais Jackson, Shana Hall, Christina Carter (Kareem), a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

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Howard E. Hall Sr.

August 7, 1920 - March 27, 2014