Richard Wilson Hall Sr.

Richard Wilson Hall, Sr., age 73 of Antioch, Tennessee, departed this life on April 10, 2021. He entered this life on May 5, 1947 in Paris, Tennessee to the late Wilson Odell and Mary Josephine Banks Hall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughters, Carol Lynn Hall and Lisa Marie Ragland.

Richard was a 1965 graduate of Howard High School in Nashville. After high school, he served in United States Air Force in Grand Forks, North Dakota and was honorably discharged. He was an employee of Arcata-Baird-Ward Printing Company for over 34 years, where he received the designation of Master Printer five-times. After leaving Baird-Ward he worked for 10 years at Courier Printing in Smyrna, TN.

Richard was passionate about his family, always providing for them. He was a true patriot who fulfilled his duty to his country while serving in the US Air Force. He loved God and was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church. Richard loved Vanderbilt Athletics and a member of the Commodore Club. He loved cars, especially his 1957 Chevrolet Convertible, VW Beetle and Toyota Trucks. Richard loved his vegetable garden and he took pride in his lawn and landscaping.

Richard is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Hendrick Hall of Antioch; son, Richard W. "Ricky" Hall, II of Nashville; daughters, Lisa (Jerry) Carnes of Franklin and Kathy (John) Sylva of Franklin; grandchildren, Jack Carnes of Franklin and Hannah Sylva of Franklin; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Nancy (Paul) McCown of Murfreesboro and Kay Stephens of Donelson; his lifelong friend, Billy; his fur babies including, Dino, Precious, Prissy and Otis Lee Nipper, Jr.(named by Carol); plus a host of nephews and other friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make Memorial Contributions in Richard's honor to the Carol Lynn Hall Memorial Scholarship at David Lipscomb University.

The family will have a private Graveside Service at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Please take a moment to share your fondest memories of Richard or offer condolences on our website.