Otto B. Hall, age 73 of Mt. Vernon died unexpectedly early Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at home.
He was born on September 2, 1934 in Banner, Kentucky to the late Oliver and Goldie (Curtis) Hall. While living the majority of his life on SR 657 in Centerburg and for the past 15 years he had been a resident of Mt. Vernon. Before retiring Otto had worked over 29 years in various capacities with the Galena Brick Yard in Galena; retiring as a tow motor operator.
A member of United Baptist Church and Centerburg Conservation Club, he enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, especially for deer, squirrel and rabbit. He always put the needs of his family and others before his own. Most proud of his wife, family, and country side homestead. He will be remembered for his caring and compassionate ways.
Survived by his wife of 48 years: Barbara (Grove) Hall, whom he married June 9, 1959 in Banner, Kentucky, Daughters: Margaret Davis of Centerburg, Judy Hall (fiancé Josh Jones) of Mt. Vernon, Sisters: Faye Boggs of Mt. Vernon, Jean (Ted) Goodman of Centerburg, Patsy (James) Wilson of Willard, Brother-in-law: William Smith of Norwalk, Sister-in-laws: Shirley Hall of Marengo, Betty Hall of Centerburg, Bonnie(Dale) Price of Sunbury, and dear canine companion Pudgie.
Preceded in death by Sisters: Margaret Ousley, Margie Smith, Brothers: Roy and J.P. Hall, and Brothers-in-law: Elmer Boggs, Jerry Grove, Niece Teresa Price, Nephews Mike and Jimmy Price.
Friends may call Friday 4-8 p.m. at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, SR’s 3 at 61, Sunbury, where services will be Saturday 11:00 a.m., Pastor Shirley Adkins officiating, burial will follow at Bloomfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to his family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
