McClary "Buddy" Hall Jr.

AHOSKIE, NC - McClary "Buddy" Hall, Jr., age 74, of Ahoskie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC.
Buddy was the oldest son born to the late McClary Hall, Sr. and Pearl Simmons Hall in Ahoskie, NC on August 28, 1949. He was one of nine children. He was a graduate of Robert Lee Vann High School and received his bachelor's degree from Elizabeth City State University majoring in history.
Buddy found joy and fulfillment in a variety of interests. He loved fishing, training horses, and playing chess. As the family historian, he cherished the stories of his ancestors and shared them with pride. Buddy was an avid sports enthusiast with a particular fondness for NASCAR, especially #19, Martin Truex, Jr., football, and basketball. Known for his great sense of humor and easygoing personality, he brightened many lives as a comedian and a beloved friend. His retreats to the mountains brought him peace and serenity. To know Buddy was to love him. Buddy's legacy of love, humor, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Buddy is survived by his beloved siblings, Laverne Toliver of Ahoskie, Elsie Jean Powell of Ahoskie, Maxine Dowe of Springfield, VA, Portia D. Walls and husband George of Cary, Rickey D. Hall of Ahoskie, Terry J. Hall of Ahoskie, Karen T. Ingram of Bristow, VA, and Donna M. Hall of Ahoskie. He also leaves behind the mother of his two children, Linda Jones Hall of Ahoskie; his daughter, Angela Letitia Humes and husband Omar of Durham; his son, McClary Hall, III of Ahoskie; and his nine grandchildren, Khari Randall, Langston and Julian Humes, Kira, Felicia, Kayla, Rhyan, Josef, and Trey Hall. Also surviving is Buddy's devoted friend, Tomika Brown of Ahoskie, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends, who will forever cherish their memories of him.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service in Ahoskie, NC.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie Chapel, with Rev. Ashe officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/in-loving-memory-of-mcclary-buddy-hall-jr-/10485/; or directly to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/in-loving-memory-of-mcclary-buddy-hall-jr-/10486/; or directly to the American Lung Association, National Direct Response, PO Box 756, Osceola WI 54020-0756 or online at https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/in-loving-memory-of-mcclary-buddy-hall-jr-/10487/ .
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service - Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Hall family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.