Ernest Milton Hall, Sr.

DURHAM- Mr. Ernest Milton Hall, Sr., 87, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019.Mr. Hall was born July 6, 1931 to Tom and Ettaline Hall in Durham, NC. Ernest retired after proudly serving his country for 27 years in the United States Army. He then served his community for several years as a Deputy in the Durham County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Hall was a licensed Practical Nurse, was a member of the Durham Masonic Lodge #352, Scottish Rite and Sudan Shriners. Ernest was a former employee of Hudson Funeral Home for many years. He loved Blue Grass music, the North Carolina mountains and beaches. Ernest was an avid UNC fan. Mr. Hall will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather.Mr. Hall is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Ettaline Hall; daughter, Paula Crabtree; son-in-laws, Paul Thornton and Jerry Watkins.Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Marsha C. Hall of the home; step-son, Marshall Averette (Melissa) of Durham, NC; sons, Charles “Skeeter” Elliott (Kelly) of Clayton, NC, Thomas J. Hall (Mary) of Swainsboro, GA, Ernest M. Hall, Jr. “Sam” (Vicki) of Durham, NC; daughters, Pamela Watkins of Creedmoor, NC, Pat Meredith (Matt) of Durham, NC, Shirley Johnson (Rex) of Swainsboro, GA, Deborah Ross of Springfield, MO, Kelly Elliott of Springfield, MO, Tina Wicker (Don) of Graham, NC, Tammy Douglas (Stephen) of Holly Springs, NC, Anna Thornton of Eden, NC; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.A visitation will be held Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home.A funeral service will be held Monday, March 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Reverend Earnest Thompson and Reverend Donnie Cash. Burial to follow at South Granville Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bible Believers Full Gospel Church at 815 Hurley Rd. Durham, NC 27704. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.

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