Van Buren Hall

Van Buren Hall, Jr., age 77, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and member of Redwood United Methodist Church and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Upon returning from service he was a weaver at Fieldcrest Mills and J.P. Stevens, Inc. He was superintendent with the water department for the Town of Rocky Mount until he retired, and mowing the yard was his hobby. The highlight of his life was his grandchildren. V.B. was born May 22, 1932 in Franklin County to the late Van Buren Hall, Sr. and Mary Dudley Hall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Wallace Hall, brother-in-law, T.W. Chitwood, Jr., and sister-in-law, Peggy Love. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice Sigmon Hall; son, Steven Wayne Hall (Lesley); two grandchildren, Kelsey and Colby Hall; three sisters, Betsy Ferguson (Ray), Nancy Lynch (P.L.), and Elaine Chitwood; two brothers, Nelson and William (Bill) Hall; sisters-in-law, Betty Hudson and Sue Housman; brothers-in-law, Jerry Sigmon (Patty) and Richard Sigmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place St., Glen Allen, VA 23060; The American Cancer Fund, 1079 Spruce Street, Martinsville, VA, 24112; or Redwood United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA, 24151. Memorial Services will be conducted from Redwood United Methodist Church, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 25, 2010, with Rev. Brad Dulaney officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Route 220 North at Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, VA. www.connerbowman.com