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ANTONIO GILLISON
July 14, 2009
JUST HEARD SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY,S LOST HE WAS GOOD FRIEND AND WILL BE MISS, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE HIM IN HEARTS.
Kevin Wood
April 4, 2009
God bless you and your family. Continue to stay strong. The Wood Family(Lil Wood).
Angela (Morton) Stuart
March 28, 2009
May Peace and Blessings be bestowed upon the family of Melvin Hall. Let it be known that you are not alone in your grief and you have many, many people thinking of and praying with you!
Warrior Classmate - Class of '89.
Linda J Wooding
March 10, 2009
Greg and family;
I do know what you are going through but, I also know that God is able to carry you through it. He is doing it for me and He will do it for you.
Love;
Linda J. Wooding
I pray for you all the time.
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michelle gillison
March 3, 2009
To My Good Friend Gregg,
I just heard and I am so sorry. Please know that God is with you in all things. Let the Glory of the Lord Shine in you , no matter what.
Michelle Green
February 5, 2009
Mrs. Hall, Greg and Maliq,
Mel was such a fun, nice and caring friend. I have so many memories of Mel that makes me laugh or just smile. I didn't have a lot of contact with him after graduation, but he and his family I often thought about. I have never met you Maliq. The last time I spoke with your dad he talked about you a lot. Your father was a wonderful man and bought joy to so many lives. I was blessed to speak with Mel not too long ago and I'm very grateful for that. Mrs. Hall and Greg I'm truly sorry I was not there at the time. Unfourtantly I didn't find out until after the arrangements. May the smiles he put on your faces remain in your hearts. Love you all.... May he rest in peace.
Eric Elliott c/ '88
February 2, 2009
Thank the Lord for people who cause us to improve! Because of you I had to elevate my streetball game. I suppose that same competitive fire carried over into other areas of you life. No doubt Henrico is the better for it. The Elliott family will keep your family uplifted in fervent prayer. We pray that God extends His hand of comfort and strength through this cloud of pain and loss. Remember the good times, recall the trying times and reflect on the best times.
Charnada Tart
January 23, 2009
Mrs.Hall and Greg,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Melvin. I hadn't seen Melvin in a long while, but I can say he was a very sweet person with a warm spirit. I know it is never easy to get use to the loss of a loved one, but just know he is resting peacefully in the hands of the LORD.
Lisa Foster
January 22, 2009
Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to you, Greg, and your family. I know it's hard to live without someone you have lived with for so long, but the memories you have will last forever. Believe he is now in the best place possible and now it's our job to live knowing that we will all soon be with our loved ones who have gone ahead once again. God bless you!!!
Foster Family
La'Shawn (Wilson) Reid
January 21, 2009
To Greg and the Hall family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you doing this time. Melvin (Harpo) had a kind heart and our memories of him will always be with us. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Rachael Coleman(Smith)
January 21, 2009
I was saddened to hear of Melvin's (Harpo) passing. I remember the days when we all ran around as kids - playing at the pool in Azalea Apts. Melvin will be truly missed. God Bless.
Lisa Bulls (Moore)
January 20, 2009
Ms Hall, Greg and Family~ We are deeply saddened to hear of Mel's passing. One can never find words comforting enough or sympathetic enough to express the loss of a loved one. Please know that your son, your big brother, your father was wonderful and kind-hearted individual whose contagious smile, lots of laughs and good times will remain our fondest memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rest in Peace Mel (aka "Harpo")
Lisa & Latreace ~
Henrico HS c/o '88 and '89
Pamela (Smithers) Thomas
January 20, 2009
My prayers are with you and the family. Melvin was a GREAT classmate and friend!! He will be missed!! I thank the Lord for allowing me to be at the graveside service on yesterday, because I hadn't seen Melvin since graduation..
Ryan Wilson
January 20, 2009
Greg,
My family's deepest condolences and prayers go out to you. Melvin and I went all the way back to middle school at Henderson. We were best friends back then. But, we ended up going on to different high schools. With that said, whenever we bumped into each other, we always talked as if nothing changed. He was a good, sincere and loyal friend. If there is any consolation, feel free knowing he is in a better place right now. If you or your family need anything feel free to reach out to us.
Thanks,
The Wilson Family
Mount Calvary Cemetery
January 20, 2009
To the family of Melvin Hall,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Melvin. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.
Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271
Greg Hall
January 20, 2009
I and my family would like to take this time to thank everyone for their show of support and love through this very difficult time.Melvin will be greatly miss and we are so overjoyed to see how many lives he truly touched.My mother lost her son,I lost the best "big brother" ever, Maliq has lost a great father and the world has lost an good man. Thank you for your support
Derricott Family
January 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ollie Hendrick,Sr.
January 18, 2009
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Hall and Granger families. May God grant you strength during this time of sorrow.
Ollie Hendrick,Sr.
January 18, 2009
My deepest sympathy is extend to the Hall and Granger families. May God grant you strength during this time of sorrow.
Reatha Smith
January 18, 2009
Vivian,
I would like to exress my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Melvin. I know that this is a very difficult time and I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you during your bereavement.
Martrise Murray
January 18, 2009
To the Family of Melvin Hall
My prayers are with you. I shared my deepest sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace with happy shared memories. Long Time Friend
Warren and Otelia Christian
January 18, 2009
Vivian and Family, You are in our prayers and Melvin will forever live in our hearts.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
January 18, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Michele (Peebles) Jennings
January 16, 2009
Greg and Ms Hall I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Melvin(Harpo). I will keep you in my prayers. Please take comfort in knowing that he is at peace in the arms of his heavenly father.
Maria Alston-Bruce
January 15, 2009
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Melvin.
May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
Mama Fitts
January 15, 2009
Vivan,
Hold tight the good memories to comfort you and rely on your friends and loved ones for strength. Always remember how much you are loved.
Sandi Fitts Grooms
January 15, 2009
Vivian,
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and Greg.
Patrice Tyler
January 15, 2009
Tothe family of melvin im sorry about the passing of your son.He will be missed alot.
Angela (Morton) Stuart
January 15, 2009
To the family of Melvin Hall:
May God keep you and sustain you through this time of sadness and loss. Know that in Him, with Him, and through Him all things are possible. Although Melvin may be void of the flesh, he is full in the Spirt!
May the prayers of many give you strength.
Henrico High '89 Classmate
Natalie Richardson
January 14, 2009
To Vivian, Greg and the rest of the Family
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Remember to keep your hands in God's hand and He will carry you through. May God comfort you
Arlana Smith
January 14, 2009
I was very sadden, as was my brother to hear of Melvin's passing. He was far to young, and he will be missed and remembered by so many.
Love Jerome & Arlana
(Childhood friends from Azalea Apts.)
Doris Mcphee
January 14, 2009
To the Hall Family
My deepest sympathy to the family.
I was sadden to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you. GOD doesn't put more on you than you can bear. Keep your hand in his hand and he will guide you through this difficult time. Be blessed.
January 13, 2009
To the family of Melvin
We were saddened to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,peace will come from the memories to help comfort you tomorrow.
Our deepest sympathy
The Bailey's
Shawn,Joyce,and Keidy
Tanya Royster
January 13, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I just lost my aunt on 1/9/9. So may your days get better with prayer.
Joel Fields
January 13, 2009
My deepest condolences go out to the Hall Family. Melvin "Harpo" was my friend who watched over me my whole time living in Richmond. Harpo was a friend who was like a brother to me, I was sadden to here about Melvin yesterday and all I could say was why didn't I keep in touch. I lived next door to Melvin and he was asked by my father to lookout out for me and that's what he did. Hop I know I thanked you before but now I feel that I need to thank you again. You will be missed by me deeply and the rest of the girls will miss you too. I love Hop, from your girls from Charlottesville... Joel, Nee, Tina, Carolyn, Boo, and Kim.
Chantel Tyler
January 13, 2009
I wish to offer my condolences to the family. He may be gone from the life that we know, but he will live on in your heart.
Ernest Barnes
January 13, 2009
I was very saddened to hear that Harpo past away. God be with Greg, his mother and thier family during this time.
Jason Jones
January 13, 2009
My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Mrs. Hall and Greg at this difficult time. Its hard to put into words what a friend has meant to you , whom you have known almost your whole life. Melvin "Harpo" as we affectionately called him ,was a good friend with a good heart. I have my greatest memories from our younger years. Seems like yesterday Mrs. Hall was taking us to work at Kings Dominion, or Harpo was picking us up in the Tempo to go shoot ball. Even though we grow and our lives take us in different directions, i would see Mel from time to time and 1 thing about him never changed. He always had a smile on his face and he was happy to see you as you were him. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten my friend. RIP "HARPO"
KENNETH JONES
January 13, 2009
Greg,
I was really saddened to hear about the passing of Melvin. I just lost my mother Monday January 5, 2009. I know your heart is heavy with grief but just keep on praying and God will comfort you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Kenneth Jones (PJ)
Winifred Twitty
January 13, 2009
Our prayers go out to the family of Melvin Hall. Melvin was a nice person who always had a smile on his face every time I saw him. To Neketa and Maliq I know your faith in God will sustain you through these trying times as you be strong for a little boy who lost his father too soon in life. Have peace in knowing that Melvin was able to spend his last days here on Earth with his precious son who he loved dearly. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Winnie, William and Orion Twitty
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