Emery E. Hall, 87, of Waco, passed away Sunday June 3, 2018, with family by his side. Funeral services will be held 2pm Wednesday June 6 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2000 Clay, Waco, with Pastor Peter Kolb officiating.The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 pm at the church.
Emery was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Cloverdale, Alabama to William and Eula Hall. He moved to the Waco area in 1938. He entered into the U.S. Army on May 14, 1952 under Universal military training. He was discharged in May 1960 as rank of Sgt. He married Sara West Hahn on August 14, 1957. Emery graduated from Baylor in 1961 with a BBA. He worked in accounting at Texas Coffin Co. from 1956- 1958. From 1958 until 1970, he worked at International Paper Company. He then became an insurance agent for Prudential. He worked there until his retirement in 1990. In his retirement, he enjoyed spending his time golfing, woodworking, and music of most kinds, especially country. Emery was a founding organizer of the music Jam which performed every Wednesday at the Fountainview Senior Apartments in Robinson.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sara; and his five Brothers, two Sisters.
Emery is survived by his Stepson, Steven Hahn; and several Nieces and Nephews.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregiver turned family, Darlene McClain