William E. Hall

Greensboro, NC- William E. (Bill) Hall, age 93, a native and well-known former resident of Boonville, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Bill was born in Boonville, on June 21, 1921, a son of Gary and Lulu (Marcy) Hall. He graduated from Boonville High School, and then served in WWII until his honorable discharge in January, 1946, as an Air Force Sergeant. On October 26, 1948, he married Geraldine Iseneker in Boonville, NY. They enjoyed a very happy marriage for 68 years with many, many wonderful memories. Bill worked for his father as a carpenter and painter. He was also a substitute mail carrier until September, 1948, when he joined R.F. Sasenbery at Sasenbery's Clothing Store, located on Schuyler St. in downtown Boonville. In 1952, he purchased the business, which became Hall's Clothing Store, until 1979, when he retired. He was temporary Postmaster for two years. Mr. Hall served on the Village Board as acting Mayor in 1961 and was elected as Boonville Mayor from 1962 to 1968. He was also a Little League coach and Masonic Lodge member. From 1979-2011, the couple divided their residence between Boonville, NY and Greensboro, NC. In September 2011, they became permanent residents of Greensboro, NC. Bill will be remembered as a great athlete, winning trophies in baseball, softball, basketball, tennis and bowling. At the age of 52, he took up golf and won more trophies. He also had a "hole in one" on four different courses. He said "given time all these trophies will be trashed and the only item of value is eternity in heaven which everyone who follows God's guidelines can attain." He will be most remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a devoted Christian and member of the Boonville Baptist Church, along with Guilford Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Jerry; daughter Hilda Hall; son Larry Hall (wife Anne); grandchildren, William G. Hall ( wife Angela and great grandsons, Cooper and Hudson); David G. Hall (wife Kaylee), Kathy Hall, and Erica Farley (Husband Luke); sister, Jane Blakeslee, (Utica, NY); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family is honoring his request of no calling hours. There will be a service held at Guilford Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Memorials may be made to the Boonville Baptist Church 325 Post Street, Boonville, NY 13309.