Winston Hall
Winston passed from this life on Friday, July 30th
2010 while en route to Hospice Legacy House, after
a brief battle with cancer. His family was at his side
as he took his final journey. Winston was born in Live
Oak, Florida on January 17, 1937; the eldest son of Loiselle and
Winford Hall, both who preceded him in death. He moved to Ocala
with his family in the mid 1940's. He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight
years, Patty Hall; his sons, Todd Hall and his wife Sheri of Ocala, Greg
Hall of Tampa; sister Marjorie Martin of Ocala and brother Bill (Irman)
Hall and his wife Marie of Dunnellon. He has three grandsons,
Anthony, Gregory, and Johnathon Hall, all of Tampa; four
step-granddaughters, Lakisha Carpenter, Brandy, Chandra and Chrissy
Miller all of Ocala; two nieces, Candy Hall White and her husband
Andrew of Knoxville, TN and Debbie Martin Cole and her husband Jason
of Crestview, FL and several great nephews, a great niece and a great
grandson. Winston lived and worked most of his life engaging in activities
that were of great interest to him. As a young man, he started out
photographing tourists on glass bottom boats at Silver Springs. He
later managed Barron's Slack Bar at Pine Street Shopping Center
for more than ten years and was known to some as "The Baron." He
worked so closely with his seamstress, Doris, that he learned to do
alterations himself. When Barron's closed their stores, he ventured
out to open his own clothing store, The Zodiac. There he continued to
use talents gained from his experience, adding new skills in the
knowledge of jewelry and jewelry repair. Times became difficult in
the 1970's, malls opened, therefore he left this business after
several years. Then on not much more than a shoestring, he opened
his own jewelry store, Winston Hall Jewelers. He finally settled at
Gaitway Plaza, where he completed his career at age 72 as one of
Ocala's finest custom jewelers. Throughout his careers, he met many
wonderful people who were not just customers, but special friends.
After retiring, he and his wife enjoyed a shared interest in photography,
especially wildlife photography in his own back yard and surrounding
nature parks. New friends were made, who saw him through his last
days. Winston enjoyed gardening, carpentry and spending time with
Archie, the beloved family border collie. Winston's greatest love, however,
was for his family. During his final days at the hospital, he fought a
courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side, graciously
thanking everyone who helped him throughout this struggle. The family
wishes to thank the nurses and staff at ORMC who were attentive and
caring throughout Winston's last days. Memorial Services will be held at
Belleview Church of God on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11:00 am. A
luncheon following the services will be provided on church grounds.
Church address is as follows: 6419 SE 107th Street, Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-5476 Map and web address www.belleviewcog.org . Flowers are
appreciated and/or donations can be made to Hospice of Marion County,
PO Box 4860 Ocala, Fl 34478-4860 or American Cancer Society ,
2201 SE 30th Ave, Ocala, Fl 34471-7500.
2010 while en route to Hospice Legacy House, after
a brief battle with cancer. His family was at his side
as he took his final journey. Winston was born in Live
Oak, Florida on January 17, 1937; the eldest son of Loiselle and
Winford Hall, both who preceded him in death. He moved to Ocala
with his family in the mid 1940's. He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight
years, Patty Hall; his sons, Todd Hall and his wife Sheri of Ocala, Greg
Hall of Tampa; sister Marjorie Martin of Ocala and brother Bill (Irman)
Hall and his wife Marie of Dunnellon. He has three grandsons,
Anthony, Gregory, and Johnathon Hall, all of Tampa; four
step-granddaughters, Lakisha Carpenter, Brandy, Chandra and Chrissy
Miller all of Ocala; two nieces, Candy Hall White and her husband
Andrew of Knoxville, TN and Debbie Martin Cole and her husband Jason
of Crestview, FL and several great nephews, a great niece and a great
grandson. Winston lived and worked most of his life engaging in activities
that were of great interest to him. As a young man, he started out
photographing tourists on glass bottom boats at Silver Springs. He
later managed Barron's Slack Bar at Pine Street Shopping Center
for more than ten years and was known to some as "The Baron." He
worked so closely with his seamstress, Doris, that he learned to do
alterations himself. When Barron's closed their stores, he ventured
out to open his own clothing store, The Zodiac. There he continued to
use talents gained from his experience, adding new skills in the
knowledge of jewelry and jewelry repair. Times became difficult in
the 1970's, malls opened, therefore he left this business after
several years. Then on not much more than a shoestring, he opened
his own jewelry store, Winston Hall Jewelers. He finally settled at
Gaitway Plaza, where he completed his career at age 72 as one of
Ocala's finest custom jewelers. Throughout his careers, he met many
wonderful people who were not just customers, but special friends.
After retiring, he and his wife enjoyed a shared interest in photography,
especially wildlife photography in his own back yard and surrounding
nature parks. New friends were made, who saw him through his last
days. Winston enjoyed gardening, carpentry and spending time with
Archie, the beloved family border collie. Winston's greatest love, however,
was for his family. During his final days at the hospital, he fought a
courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side, graciously
thanking everyone who helped him throughout this struggle. The family
wishes to thank the nurses and staff at ORMC who were attentive and
caring throughout Winston's last days. Memorial Services will be held at
Belleview Church of God on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11:00 am. A
luncheon following the services will be provided on church grounds.
Church address is as follows: 6419 SE 107th Street, Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-5476 Map and web address www.belleviewcog.org . Flowers are
appreciated and/or donations can be made to Hospice of Marion County,
PO Box 4860 Ocala, Fl 34478-4860 or American Cancer Society ,
2201 SE 30th Ave, Ocala, Fl 34471-7500.
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