He was a retired East Texas Motor Freight Diesel Mechanic, an Air Force Veteran of World War II, and a member of Teamster Union Local 667 Memphis, TN. He was an avid golfer and member of Buchanan First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mattie Joe Collom Hall, one son, Melvin and his wife Angela of Benton, AR. Several nieces and nephews and one brother-in-law, James Arriola of Nacogdoches, TX. One special friend, Billie Hall of Texarkana, AR.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Eylau Cemetery with Bro. Don Brazile officiating, under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eylau Cemetery Association, 189 Warren Thomas Rd., c/o Delma Kidd, Texarkana, TX 75501.
Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
