Joe K. Hall

Joe Kelly Hall, born in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 6, 1921, died July 2, 2012 at White Oak of Charlotte. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Pinkney Hall and Nellie Lee Hall, and younger brother, Perry.

Joe married Adelaide Blackwelder in August, 1944. Adelaide died in January, 2012. They would have been married 68 years in August.

Joe graduated from Kannapolis, North Carolina, High School in 1939, attended Clemson University, and joined the United States Army early in World War II. He was promoted to the rank of Captain prior to being honorably discharged in 1946.

Following his military service, Joe joined Central Motor Lines, where he served as Treasurer, and was named President in 1967.

He was chairman of The American Trucking Association, a director of Common Carrier Conference, Chairman of Industrial Relations Committee in Washington, D.C. He was a director of NC and SC Motor Carrier Associations, a director of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army.

During his life, Joe served his fellow man in many ways. He was a member of Myers Park United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was chairman of the Board of Stewards, served as a lay reader, and taught Sunday School for many years. He was a trustee of Lake Junaluska and was a member of Annual Conference.

In 1969 Joe suffered a stroke, which hastened his retirement from Central Motor Lines. Following his rehabilitation, he made it his mission to help other stroke victims. He became a volunteer at Charlotte Rehab Hospital, where he counseled and encouraged other stroke victims. He worked tirelessly in his efforts, and from his own adversity, found an unexpected richness.

The family of Mr. Hall appreciates the care and attention by the entire staff of White Oak of Charlotte.

A graveside service to honor Joe’s life will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2012.

Harry & Bryant Company is serving the family of Mr. Hall. Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.