Michael Francis Hall

Celebration of Life Michael Francis Hall Michael Francis Hall was the fourth son of the late Anthony and Marian Hall of St. Georges, Grenada, West Indies. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas Franklin and Carlisle Hall. Michael began his earthly life on February 3, 1943, on July 19, 2014 Michael Francis Hall transitioned to his eternal home. Michael was born into a devout Catholic family where he received his early understanding of Catholicism. Michael always loved to study and read, and he was a gifted and talented student graduating from high school at the age of 16. After graduating from high school, Michael immigrated to the United States of America residing in New York. Michael’s quest for education afforded him the opportunity to attend and graduate from Howard University in Washington, D.C. where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1971. Michael’s educational aspiration continued and in 1974 he received his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. After graduating from Law School he practiced law in Washington, D.C. for a short time. His work career relocated him to Richmond, Virginia where he was employed in the finance department of the Ethyl Cooperation. In 1988, Michael was a licensed as a Certified Public Accountant practicing for 35 years. Michael taught accounting at Virginia Union University and Virginia Commonwealth University. For eighteen years he served as a full time professor at Strayer University until he retired in 2011. Michael was an entrepreneur, establishing and operating his own CPA business. Michael was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church serving on the Finance Council, Parish Council and the Holy Rosary Day Care Board. He also was a member of the Father Charles O’Leary Council #6457 of the Knights of Columbus, where he served as financial secretary; Michael was a committed member of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants where he worked diligently motivating students to become members of the organization. Michael was well versed in current and financial events. He was an avid reader, and he also enjoyed the exchange of knowledge as he engaged in watching the game of Jeopardy with his wife Cheryl and his mother-in-law. Michael was a proud father and doting grandfather. Michael Francis was married to Cheryl Branch Hall and they enjoyed six children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Michael Francis Hall leaves to remember and cherish his legacy, a loving devoted wife,Cheryl,two daughters; Karen and Nikki Hall; one son Malcolm “Freddie” Hall; three stepsons, Paul and Christopher Brance,Geoffrey Branch(deceased);four grandchildren and one great grandchild; three sisters,Roselyn,Sandra and Ann Hall; one brother Clycon “Masai “ Hall. Two lifelong friends William Jacobs of Maryland and Joseph Aird of New Jersey; a host of other relatives and friends. At the time of Michael’s death he had completed all course work towards earning his Doctoral Degree in Education from Nova Southeastern University. Heavens University Confers on you Michael Francis Hall E.d.D Doctoral Degree in Education With all the rights and privileges of Heaven Awarded on this date July Nineteenth,Two thousand fourteen

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Michael Francis Hall

February 3, 1943 - July 19, 2014