ROYCE C. HALL

We regret to announce the passing of Royce Hall, age 80, of Donalsonville who passed away Thursday afternoon, June 30, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville, GA with the Rev. Kirk Loyless and Rev. Luther Hastey officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 -2:30 PM at the Chapel. You may share your thoughts with the family by visiting our website at www.evansskipperfh.com. Mr. Hall was born in Reynolds, GA on October 27, 1924 to the late Robert and Lillian Blair Hall. He graduated Ideal High School in 1942 and went on to graduate from ABAC, the University of Georgia, and received his Masters Degree from Auburn University. He married Dorothy King on May 31, 1951, and she preceded him in death on June 26, 1983. He served as a County Agent for 30 years before his retirement. He was a WWII Veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. in the 143 AACS Squadron. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, where he had taught Sunday School. He taught Sunday School at the First Baptist Church for 30 years. He also served as a deacon in that church. He was a member of the Donalsonville Lions Club, a founding member of the Donalsonville Country Club, a member of the American Legion for nearly 50 years, and a member of the Friendship Club. Mr. Hall also served on the Seminole County Board of Education from 1985-1996. Mr. Hall leaves to cherish his memory three sons Royce C. Hall, Jr. (Rusty) and Teresa of Kennessaw, GA; Charles Brantley Hall and Kelley of Leesburg, GA, Harry Thomas Hall and Sherri of Macon, GA; one daughter Susan H. McKinney and Ronnie of Cordele, GA; a brother Willard Hall of Atlanta, GA; a sister Lenelle Shuler of Longwood, FL; sister-in-law Betty Hall and brother-in-law Carl Raburn both of Oglethorpe, GA. Seven grandchildren Kyle, Kory, Matt, Spencer, Madison, Austin and Macy also survive. Mr. Hall is also survived by a special friend, Doris Owen of Donalsonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son Russell Hall in 1958 and a grandchild Amanda McKenney in 2003. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, 432 Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39817 or the charity of your choice. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.