Raymond Hall, Sr.

Raymond Hall, Sr., 61 of Suffolk passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a native of Suffolk and the son of the late Fred Douglas Hall and Della Hall. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jean Ruffin and brother, Earl D. Hall.

He was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and attended Pruden Center of Industry & Technology. He retired as a Fuel Attendant at International Paper after 25 years of service. He was a member of Antioch United Church of Christ where he was a former Youth Director, member of Senior Choir and Sunday School member. Raymond was a member of International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers (Local 176).

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Joyce A. Hall; one son, Raymond Hall, Jr. of Suffolk; one daughter, Anesha Hall of Suffolk; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A funeral will be held 12:00 noon, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Metropolitan Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Robert Hobbs and Rev. Jarvis A. Jones, Eulogist. Entombment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Monday, June 28, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Crocker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to American Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.