Nelson Eugene Hall

September 6, 1932 - February 21, 2017

Mr. Nelson Eugene Hall, age 84 of Alexandria, TN passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. Mr. Hall was born on September 6, 1932 in Brush Creek, TN to his parents, the late Nelson Russell and Mary Jane Grandstaff Hall. He married his wife of 54 years, Ruth Delaney on July 8, 1960, and she precedes him in death. Also preceding in death is his son, Wallace Ray Hall. Mr. Hall graduated from Alexandria High School and served 21 years in the United States Navy, retiring at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Hall attended the Alexandria First Baptist Church. Mr. Hall is survived by two daughters, Faye and husband David Werner of Lakeland, TN and Barbara and husband Jim Stamatis of Millington, TN. Grandchildren, Stephanie and husband Jim Snuggs of Hernando, MS, Hunter Stamatis of Millington, TN, Lauren and husband Richard Beard of Murfreesboro, TN, Andrea and husband Matt Hutton of Murfreesboro, TN, Wesley E. Hall of Peoria, IL and Kristin Hall of Madison, IN. Great grandchildren, Hunter Roberts, Nathan Beard, Erin Beard, Alivia Adams, and Keaton Adams. Siblings, Janice and husband Bobby Kelley of Lebanon, TN and Billy Hall of Murfreesboro, TN. Special friends and family, Rhonda and Tommy Johnson of Farmville, NC, Kevin and Beverly Kelley of Franklin, TN, Rick and Cheryl Kelley of Canton, GA, Marie Corbitt Kelly of Farmville, NC, Shannon Kelly of Farmville, NC, Donna Shasteen of Farmville, NC, Ray Shasteen of Walstonburg, NC, Richard Dean Shasteen of Clayton, NC and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment for Mr. Nelson Hall are scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillview Cemetery in Alexandria, TN. Bro. Billie Friel will officiate. The Hall family will receive friends at Avant Funeral Home on Saturday, February 25th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. AVANT FUNERAL HOME, DIRECTORS.