Herschel Harold Hall

            Herschel Harold Hall passed away at the age of 87 on June 27, 2020 after contracting Covid-19.

            He was a long-time resident of Cotulla and had many dear friends and domino buddies.

            Herschel was born in Harrison Township, Missouri on May 28, 1933, the third of three sons born to Ray and Thelma Hall. When the family moved to Texas, he attended in Alice and Kerrville and graduated from William Adams High School in Alice. After graduation, he was drafted and served in the US Army at Ellison AFB in Alaska.

            Upon being honorably discharged from the military, he began working in the Texas oilfield as a heavy equipment operator where he had an excellent reputation and earned the nickname “Digger”. He worked for many years for Tommy Martin whose family became a second family to him.

            In 1978 Herschel married Rose Marie Malott, and they made their home in Texas and Florida. Herschel was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and painting throughout his life. He also never missed a chance to attend the Methodist Church in Cotulla and dedicated his later years to contributing to his church family. His service included counseling inmates through an anger management program. He also always looked forward to his Wednesday domino games and a great piece of homemade pie.

            Herschel was preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother, Leroy Hall, brother, Leon Hall, his nephew Larry Hall, and his beloved wife Rose Marie Hall. He is survived by his brother Ray Hall, Jr. (Barbara), his nephews, Gary Hall (Judith), Michale Hall and niece Ann Langdon (Jay).

            Due to Covid-19, a memorial service will be postponed. Burial will be in the Alice Cemetery.

            Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Cotulla or a charity of one’s choice.