Robert L. Hall

d. 2018

At rest at Rutherford Cemetery

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Robert Lee Hall

97, of Hogeye passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, AR.

He was born February 9, 1921 in Senath, Missouri to Robert Edgar and Martha Hall.

He was a Second Lieutenant in World War Two, flying 35 missions over Europe as bombardier of a B-17 Flying Fortress. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and an Oak Leaf Cluster for displaying courage, coolness, and skill.

He was a graduate of Arkansas State University and Teacher’s College, Columbia University in New York City.

He taught 36 years, twenty-two of those years in the Fayetteville High School English Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Juanita Swindle Hall, two brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie, one daughter; Katie Young and husband Joe of Hogeye, two sons; Lee Hall and wife Susan of Hogeye, and Dr. Roger Leung of Alexandria, VA., and 5 grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Wednesday night, July 11, 2018 from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

An additional Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Methodist Church in Senath, Missouri at 10:00 am

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Memories & Condolences · 12

Roy & Laura Gotter· FriendJul 11, 2018

Lee and Susan- Sorry to hear of your loss of your father. We are praying peace and comfort for your family.

Lincoln, AR

BRENDA FOSTER· FriendJul 11, 2018

Katie, So sorry for your lose. I know he will be greatly missed. Prayers for you and your family.

Farmington, AR

Bob and Peggy Warren· FriendsJul 11, 2018

Marie, Katie and family,

We were sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers. May

happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Bob and Peggy Warren of Elkins

Elkins, AR

Mellissa Wilson· Robert Whites Sister-in-lawJul 11, 2018

We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Kenny Wilson Family

David Conrow· StudentJul 10, 2018

Truly one of the most iconic teachers in FHS History. If a poll of alumni was taken asking their favorite or most memorable teacher, Mr Hall would be on ,if not at the top of the list. So many stories of his polka dancing or jumping on his desk to recite Ahab from Moby Dick. I've often thought Robin Williams character from Dead Poets Society was partially based on Mr Hall. He had a big influence on my life and I know thousands of others. A life very well lived!

Conrad Odom· former studentJul 10, 2018

"The moving finger writes; and, having writ, moves on". Mr. Hall was a gentle man and a terrific teacher. What does Polka have to do with English? I still don't know, but it made his class alive. Rest in peace Mr. Hall. You have writ. Move on in peace.

Mary Bartholomew· Co-workerJul 10, 2018

Katie, Lee, and family,

My thoughts and prayers of comfort go out to all of you in the loss of your father. May you find peace with his passing knowing he’s at home in Heaven!

Mary & Logan Beard· friendJul 10, 2018

So sorry for your loss, Mrs. Young. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Priscilla doss· FriendJul 9, 2018

Well be miss he was a very nice men I used to ride my horses to his house we help from

Cut wood he was so sweet my thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Martin Hawley· In-LawJul 9, 2018

I have spoken to many WW II veterans over the years to hear the stories of their patriotic heroism and the sacrifices they made for our nation. Yet of them all, I found Robert to be the most humble, pleasant, and remarkable of them all. The odds of surviving 35 bomber missions in WW II are infinitesimally small. But Robert was blessed of God and used mightily to protect our freedom. My wife, Shari, had him for a teacher and still talks about him teaching their class the Polka. My sister married Robert's son Lee and so I was privileged to see Robert on many occasions. He will be greatly missed and epitomizes bravery, patriotism, faith, family, humor, and a joyful attitude toward life. He and his generation will never come again, but they were precisely what America needed in its greatest hour of world crisis.

Woodstock, GA

Richard kreitzer· FriendJul 9, 2018

Dear Family, I had only known Robert for several years and during these years we shared stories about yesteryear and his military service but he never talked of his bravery. To each of his family you have my sincere sympathy however his pain is gone and he is walking with Jesus. God bless all.

Colleyville, TX

Linda (Thompson) Scott· friend from schoolJul 9, 2018

Katie, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.