Wayne Hall, lifelong resident of Vernal, passed away peacefully Feb. 25 at his home at the age of 74. Dad spent most of his life in the Maeser area. He was born Dec. 8, 1930 to Emmett A. Hall and Irene Francis Wilcoxson.

From childhood to about age 20, Dad helped his dad Emmett, shear sheep and work the family coal mine and for a time worked as a cowboy on a dude ranch in Woodland, Colo. At the age of 20 Dad enlisted in the Air Force and served in Korea.

In 1952 Dad married Jacquelyn (Jackie) Heath Turner from Norfolk, Va., in San Antonio, Texas. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

In 1954 Dad returned to Vernal after his discharge and operated heavy equipment for the Forest Service and had his own Mobile Oil Service Station for a few years where Davis Jubilee parking lot is today. In the late 60s Dad started a welding business, which he operated for 20 years, until his retirement in the late 80s.

Through the years Dad served in such positions as scout leader, Vernal Area Democratic committee chair, Vernal bowling association president, Maeser water board, Elders Quorum president and on the Rockpoint Cemetery committee. For a time he had a radio program on KJAM radio (sponsored by Ashley Valley Appliance and Sports Shop — Bob and Beverly Williams).

Through this time he sang with people such as Jim Reeves, George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, Little Jimmie Dickens and Wanda Jackson. He played his Martin guitar at many funerals and events in the valley. He said that it was the most satisfying service you can do to help comfort those in a time of grief.

Dad is survived by his children, son, Don (Lana) Hall, son, Craig (Tracie) Hall; his siblings, brothers Gratton (Red) Hall, Duane (Fred) Hall, Weldon Hall, Francis (Buck) Hall, Bill Carter; sister, Gaytha Babcock; along with his seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Hall; parents, Emmett Hall and Irene F. Wilcoxson; brother, Dennis Hall; sister, Kathryn Jackson and granddaughter, Misty Hall.

Dad lived a very happy and eventful life and put the highest value on his family and his fine friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 2, at the Maeser/Ashley Ward Chapel. Friends and family called on Tuesday, March 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the chapel. Burial will be in the Rockpoint Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 124 & 11 under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.

Hall "Jackie" Jacquelyn Turner 15 March 1933 - 1 February 1998 Wife of Wayne Hall Married August 7 1952

Hall "Joe" Joseph Wood 25 June 1950 12 January 1974

Hall "Peck" Charles William Jr. 18 January 1916 5 October 1997

Hall Misty 24 October 1979 5 November 1979 Daughter of Don and Lana Hall

Wayne Hall Husband of “Jackie” Jacqueline Turner Died February 5, 2005

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