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Donald H. Hall

August 11, 1932 — October 11, 2023

CLAXTON: Donald Howard Hall, 91, of Claxton, Georgia, passed away on October 11, 2023 surrounded by family. Don was born on August 11, 1932, to J. Luther and Ethel Hall of Floyd County, Georgia. He was a lifelong resident of Silver Creek, Georgia until a recent move to be near to family in Claxton, Georgia. Affectionately known as Don, Daddy, PawPaw and Uncle Don to so many who loved him dearly.
Don met the love of his life, Myrle, over coffee at a drugstore soda shop. They made their home, along with their children, Greg and Donna, at their special home place known as “down on the branch” for over sixty years in Silver Creek, Georgia.
He served two tours of duty in The United States Navy. He retired after thirty-four years from Norfolk Southern Railway. He was a passionate gardener, golfer, and Atlanta Braves fan.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, J. Luther and Ethel Hall; brothers, James Hall and Lester Hall; sister, Nola Tucker.


SURVIVORS: his bride of sixty-two years, Myrle Hall; children, Gregory Payne and Jody Crim of Ooltewah, Tennessee, and Donna and Randy Mayfield of Claxton, Georgia; grandchildren, whom he was so proud of, Dr. Sarah Payne and Chris Jones of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Abbey Mayfield of Grovetown, Georgia, Allison and Devin Thompson of Brooklet, Georgia; great-grandchildren, whom he adored, Noah and Scarlett Thompson and Abel Mayfield; sisters, Jewell Formby of Aragon, Georgia and Ozell Williams of Lindale, Georgia; as well as many nieces and nephews.


VISITATION: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.

BURIAL: Private family burial at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

REMEMBRANCE: In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Serenity Foundation, 1111 Hillcrest Parkway, Dublin, Georgia 31021; Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P.O. Box 186, Claxton, Georgia, 30417.




Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Since 1917
(912) 739-3338
www.nesmithfuneralhome.com
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Saturday, October 14, 2023

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513 West Main Street, Claxton, GA 30417

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