Celebrating the life of
Joseph G. Hall
April 14, 1919 - January 23, 2016
SAVANNAH - Joseph G. Hall, 96, died Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Hospice House.
He was born in Covington, Georgia on April 14, 1919.
He loved this country. He served it proudly as a United States Marine during two tours of duty in the South Pacific during World War II. He saw action on Funafuti and Okinawa in the South Pacific. He retired from the Corps in 1946 as a Lt. Colonel. Of all the accolades, awards, plaques, watches and the other accomplishments he was given during his lifetime his proudest moment was being a U.S. Marine.
Following his retirement from the Marine Corps he worked for the GAF Corporation, first as a territorial salesman. After four years as such he was promoted into management and retired as Senior Vice President in New York.
He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife Beba, his daughter Lisa Hall, his sister Charlotte H. Hedgpeth, stepson Anthony Bertran, step daughter and husband Mary Ann & Jorge Gojman, step granddaughter and husband Stephanie Marie and Brent Stevens, step-great-grandson Isaac Ransom Stevens, nieces Susan Leete Hedgpeth and Karen Hall Chalmers.
A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Guilford, CT.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc. (www.hospicesavannah.org) or Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (www.siumc.org).
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Dear Beba, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Joe. He was an amazing man and it was a privilege to get to know him. Reg thought he was a true gentlemen, which was a lot from Reg and Mom just thought he was cute as could be. Joe loved you dearly Beba and I know he felt very lucky to have found you.. My thoughts and love are with you. Linda Sinclair Shaw
- Linda Sinclair Shaw, Calgary, AB
JOE AND I HAVE BEN FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS. I WAS VERY SORRY TO SEE HIM PASS AWAY. HE WAS A GREAT, GREAT PERSON. ROLAND
- ROLAND HESSEL, SAVANNAH, GA
What a life - lived to the fullest. A remarkable man who served his country and his community and later his many friends. We are all proud to have known Colonel Hall.
- Gale & Gene Cartledge, Savannah, GA
Its a very sad day for Barbara and me to learn of Joe's passing. He was not only a great Marine but a devoted patriot and great person. It has been an honor to know Joe the past 20 years and be a fellow member of his in the Landings Marines organization . He will be missed enormously as his accomplishments ,character and values have been an inspiration to all who have known him .God Bless you in heaven Joe, Semper Fi, Fred Campbell
- Fred and Barbara Campbell, Savannah (Landings) , GA
Its a very sad day for Barbara and me to learn of Joe's passing. He was not only a great Marine but a devoted patriot and great person. It has been an honor to know Joe the past 20 years and be a fellow member of his in the Landings Marines organization . He will be missed enormously as his accomplishments ,character and values have been an inspiration to all who have known him .God Bless you in heaven Joe, Semper Fi, Fred Campbell
- Fred and Barbara Campbell, Savannah (Landings) , GA
Our comment should have been Semper Fidelis for a fellow Marine!
- Mark Lasker, Savannah, Ga
Semipermanent Fidelis Joe! We will miss that great smile! Prayers for Beba and family!
- Lasker Family, Savannah, Ga
Our love and condolences to Lisa for the loss of her dear father, Joe. Growing up in Ct. with Lisa, I always had the utmost respect and admiration for Mr. Hall. His strength, sense of humor and zest for life I will always remember.
- Janet & Chris, San Francisco, CA
Joe was one of my very best golfing buddies. He could not hit the ball as far, but he always had the best sense of humor, and always brought a smile on all of our faces. He will be dearly missed. Joe, hit them long and straight in that big fairway in the sky......
- John Baroni, Savannah, Ga.
We will miss our dear special friend. Our sincere condolences to all the family with our LOVE.
- John & Sydney Butler, Savannah, GA
The news of Joe´s passing truly make me sad, as I had considered him a trusted and treasured Person. I am joining dear Beba, Mary Ann, Jorge and the whole family in missing him, his wonderful nature, his great sense of humor, and I for one shall remain feeling enriched for having my life touched too by such a special person as he indeed was. Now we all have a new brightly glowing star at the sky. May he rest in eternal Piece. Margitta
- Margitta Beckers, Naples, FL
Querida Beba, te mandamos todo nuestro carilño y nuestro mas sincero pesame. Nuestro corazon esta ahi para apoyarte en estos momentos tan duros. Te queremos, Ana y Jose Luis
- Ana y Jose Luis R. Valdes, Marbella, , Spain
Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. I know how much you loved your Father, and how much he loved you! May the memories you had together sustain you thru this time...and May God Bless His Soul, and Bless You with Peace and Love.
- Gail Lusson, Santa Monica, CA
Joe was an inspiration to us all -- a loving and loyal man. We are lucky to have known him. Beba -- you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you laugh through your tears as you remember all of the joyful moments that you shared.
- Meg & Gary Miller, Savannah, GA
As one of "The Old Breed", he touched so many people and made us better for having known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Beba and the Gojmans. Semper Fi!
- Peter Siebert, Villanova, PA
Greg and I send the family our prayers. Joe was truely a hero to all of us. Sincerely, Colleen and Greg
- Moroney, Jupiter, Fl
Sentimos mucho la pérdida! Lo vamos a extrañar
- Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Kiewek, Cuernavaca, México
Beba, cariño. siento mucho el triste momento que estás pasando. Mi más sentido pésame. Un abrazo para toda la familia. Trinidad
- Trinidad Méndez, Madrid, Spain
He will be greatly missed.
- Jane Hall (Wife of John Hall), Savannah, GA
I will miss him. I am just glad that my eldest son and his family got to meet him recently and enjoy the charm I so remember. When my mother and I moved to California, Joe came to see us each time he was in CA. I am so very sorry for your loss, Beba, Lisa and family!
- Karen Hall Chalmers, Hemet, CA
Dear Beba, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Joe. He was an amazing man and it was a privilege to get to know him. Reg thought he was a true gentlemen, which was a lot from Reg and Mom just thought he was cute as could be. Joe loved you dearly Beba and I know he felt very lucky to have found you.. My thoughts and love are with you. Linda Sinclair Shaw
- Linda Sinclair Shaw, Calgary, AB
JOE AND I HAVE BEN FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS. I WAS VERY SORRY TO SEE HIM PASS AWAY. HE WAS A GREAT, GREAT PERSON. ROLAND
- ROLAND HESSEL, SAVANNAH, GA
What a life - lived to the fullest. A remarkable man who served his country and his community and later his many friends. We are all proud to have known Colonel Hall.
- Gale & Gene Cartledge, Savannah, GA
Its a very sad day for Barbara and me to learn of Joe's passing. He was not only a great Marine but a devoted patriot and great person. It has been an honor to know Joe the past 20 years and be a fellow member of his in the Landings Marines organization . He will be missed enormously as his accomplishments ,character and values have been an inspiration to all who have known him .God Bless you in heaven Joe, Semper Fi, Fred Campbell
- Fred and Barbara Campbell, Savannah (Landings) , GA
Its a very sad day for Barbara and me to learn of Joe's passing. He was not only a great Marine but a devoted patriot and great person. It has been an honor to know Joe the past 20 years and be a fellow member of his in the Landings Marines organization . He will be missed enormously as his accomplishments ,character and values have been an inspiration to all who have known him .God Bless you in heaven Joe, Semper Fi, Fred Campbell
- Fred and Barbara Campbell, Savannah (Landings) , GA
Our comment should have been Semper Fidelis for a fellow Marine!
- Mark Lasker, Savannah, Ga
Semipermanent Fidelis Joe! We will miss that great smile! Prayers for Beba and family!
- Lasker Family, Savannah, Ga
Our love and condolences to Lisa for the loss of her dear father, Joe. Growing up in Ct. with Lisa, I always had the utmost respect and admiration for Mr. Hall. His strength, sense of humor and zest for life I will always remember.
- Janet & Chris, San Francisco, CA
Joe was one of my very best golfing buddies. He could not hit the ball as far, but he always had the best sense of humor, and always brought a smile on all of our faces. He will be dearly missed. Joe, hit them long and straight in that big fairway in the sky......
- John Baroni, Savannah, Ga.
We will miss our dear special friend. Our sincere condolences to all the family with our LOVE.
- John & Sydney Butler, Savannah, GA
The news of Joe´s passing truly make me sad, as I had considered him a trusted and treasured Person. I am joining dear Beba, Mary Ann, Jorge and the whole family in missing him, his wonderful nature, his great sense of humor, and I for one shall remain feeling enriched for having my life touched too by such a special person as he indeed was. Now we all have a new brightly glowing star at the sky. May he rest in eternal Piece. Margitta
- Margitta Beckers, Naples, FL
Querida Beba, te mandamos todo nuestro carilño y nuestro mas sincero pesame. Nuestro corazon esta ahi para apoyarte en estos momentos tan duros. Te queremos, Ana y Jose Luis
- Ana y Jose Luis R. Valdes, Marbella, , Spain
Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. I know how much you loved your Father, and how much he loved you! May the memories you had together sustain you thru this time...and May God Bless His Soul, and Bless You with Peace and Love.
- Gail Lusson, Santa Monica, CA
Joe was an inspiration to us all -- a loving and loyal man. We are lucky to have known him. Beba -- you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you laugh through your tears as you remember all of the joyful moments that you shared.
- Meg & Gary Miller, Savannah, GA
As one of "The Old Breed", he touched so many people and made us better for having known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Beba and the Gojmans. Semper Fi!
- Peter Siebert, Villanova, PA
Greg and I send the family our prayers. Joe was truely a hero to all of us. Sincerely, Colleen and Greg
- Moroney, Jupiter, Fl
Sentimos mucho la pérdida! Lo vamos a extrañar
- Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Kiewek, Cuernavaca, México
Beba, cariño. siento mucho el triste momento que estás pasando. Mi más sentido pésame. Un abrazo para toda la familia. Trinidad
- Trinidad Méndez, Madrid, Spain
He will be greatly missed.
- Jane Hall (Wife of John Hall), Savannah, GA
I will miss him. I am just glad that my eldest son and his family got to meet him recently and enjoy the charm I so remember. When my mother and I moved to California, Joe came to see us each time he was in CA. I am so very sorry for your loss, Beba, Lisa and family!
- Karen Hall Chalmers, Hemet, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
