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In loving memory of

Billy Roger "Nig" Hall
January 28, 1934 - November 5, 2009

Billy Roger "Nig" Hall, 75, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at his Home.

He was born January 28, 1934 in Franklin County, Mississippi, to Willis Lloyd and Willie Marie Ratcliff Hall.

Mr. Hall was reared and educated in Brookhaven, MS, graduating from Brookhaven High School.

He retired after 36 years from International Paper Company as a maintenance supervisor, having worked at the Natchez, MS and Pine Bluff Mills.

After retirement he baled and sold hay and was affectionately known as "The Hay Man". He also collected bells and was a volunteer cook at the I P Supervisor Club.

He was a member and choir member of East Side Baptist Church, Masonic Blue Lodge in Natchez, MS, Shriners in Pine Bluff, the York Rite of Little Rock, where he was a 32nd degree mason and the Roper Hunting Club.

Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alton "Joby" Lloyd Hall.

Survivors include his wife, Ella Marie Rogillio Hall, whom he married on May 30, 1954, in Natchez, MS; daughters, Donna Marie Hall Bradshaw (Jerry) of Maumelle, Dianna Lynne Hall Bailey (Billy) of Heber Springs, Denise Hall Courson (Jerry) of Star City; sisters, Donna Margaret Hall of Greenwood, MS, Barbara Hall Leigh of Natchez, MS, Rachel Sonja Hall Murray (Edward Lee) of Natchez, MS; grandchildren, Meridith Leigh Hamilton of Little Rock, Allen Corey Neal II of Little Rock, Cody Bryan Stringfellow of Fordyce, Tyler Mackenzie Courson of Star City, Jacob Hall Courson of Star City; and a great-grandchild, Isabella "Bella" Grace Hamilton of Little Rock.

Visitation will be Friday, 5 to 7 PM at Robinson's.

Services will be 1:30 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2009, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son, with Reverend Ray Edmonson officiating. Burial will follow in Cypress Memorial Gardens.

Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com

Guestbook

Jackie Milam Capel
Little Rock, AR
Denise, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. May God bless you & keep you & your Family strong during this difficult time.

Cynda Piper
Hot Springs, AR
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when being out at the Supervisors Club, Mr. Billy would always have a big smile on his face; and he would make the BEST SWEET TEA!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deborah & Danny Kizer Jacobs
gardendixiered@yahoo.com
9123 Meadowood Lane
Dianna & Denise, So very sorry for your loss. Cherish the good times and the bad as they made you what you are today. Just remember that he is in a better place and will be waiting for you all at Heaven's door when the time comes and you will be together in eternity.

Lynn Penny-Carter
The Woodlands, Texas
Denise and Dianna, so sad to hear of your dad's passing. I am praying for God to give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. May your memories make you smile.

LEE SMART
lee@smartdrive.com
PINE BLUFF,AR

Theresa Harrell
2511 Grider Field Road, Pine Bluff, AR. 71601
To all of the Hall family...you are in my thoughts and prayers, especially during the upcoming holidays. Stay focused on all the good times, the special memories, the smiles, the laughter and the blessings of the years God let him be here with you.

melody bitely
1400 tamo river road grady, ar 71644
Mr. Billy will be missed @ the water board meetings. He was fun to work with.

Talana Creighton
15572 hwy 425 n Star city
My prayers are with all of you during this time.

Scotty & Pamela McCullough
scottymccullough@cablelynx.com
Hot Springs, Arkansas

Jamie Stover
Denise, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sandra Malone
Pine Bluff, Ar
Ella and Family: My heart and prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow. I have many fond memories of you and Bill and the girls as neighbors. He will always be with you and your family.

Sue Geissler
11 Courtney Taylor Dr. Quitman, Ar. 72131
Denise and Family Sorry for your loss. May God Bless all of you My Prayers are with you. Sue

Pam Blake
Pine Bluff, AR
Denise, My deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort all of you during this difficult time. Love, Pam

Tony and Charlotte-Hunter Cash
charluc@aol.com
Pine Bluff, Ar
Mrs. Hall, Tony and I are so sorry for your loss. Nig was a good man and a great friend to my dad. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michael Barbarotto
mcorleone@sbcglobal.net
Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Margaret Parker
917 Parkway Drive, White Hall, Ar.
Ella, I want you to know how deeply sorry I am to hear of your husbands death. I pray the God of Peace will be with you in the coming days. Your friend, Margaret Parker

Glenn Hall
hallga@bellsouth.net
205 1/2 Mcneely Rd Natchez MS 39120
Rest in Peace Uncle "Nig". Memories of you will never be forgotten. And of course the rest of the Family too. Aunt Ella,Donna Marie, Diana Lynn and Denise Ya'll are in my prayers and thoughts. We all have lost a wonderful person and most of all a dear friend. I may not make it there Saturday but none the less I'll be there in spirit.....Love you all.......Glenn Oh and can't help wonder what him and my dad are talking about right now :)

MIKE & RHONDA MATTHEWS
3205 CLAUD ROAD WHITEHALL AR. 71602
DIANNA AND FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

Brian and Lisa Hill
lisahillrn@yahoo.com
212 South John Street Dumas, AR
Denise, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how much you loved him. You and your family are in our prayers.

Luan Kelly-Rogers
beachbaby0203@yahoo.com
508 Winchester Ave White Hall Arkansas
Ella Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nig gave Britton and Justin Cheek there first jobs they worked with him in the hay fields for the summer one year they really thought the world of him. May god be with you during this time.

Ruth Phillips
Just want you to know that you and all of your family are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We know you are thankful for the 55 years God allowed you to have as husband and wife. May you experience the comfort our God will provide.

Davy and Jennifer Edmonds
Star City, AR
Denise, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Kelly and Bob Roe
Pine Bluff, AR

Darla Reddin Barr
barr@cebridge.net
White Hall, AR
Donna, I'm so sorry for the loss of your daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sandy Work Hudson
Little Rock, AR

Sterling and Cay Williams
Olive Branch, MS
Donna, We are thinking of you.

Teresa Bunting
TxDodgegrl04@yahoo.com
Dallas, Tx
Dianne, So Sorry to hear about your loss, I know God is holding your Dad in his ARMS.

Donald and Patricia Copeland
41 Brookridge Dr. Warren,Ar. 71671
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Joyce Bice
2905 Beechnut Df Pine Bluff ,AR
Nig will be missed by all that knew him...his big smile got cha. Ella, you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. He will be missed!!! Love to all Joyce Bice

Carrie (Lindsey) and L. D. Camp
1203 Goodman, White Hall, AR 71602
Donna, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Davidson
Natchez, MS
Rachel, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Vickie Padgett
Padgett86@hughes.net
Evergreen Packaging, Pine Bluff Mill
Ella and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sharon Hughes-Crossett
sharot320@aol.com
208 Hailey Dr. Centerton, Ar.
Denise...I was so sorry to hear about your father...I'm praying for perfect peace and comfort for you and your families today and in the days to follow...God Bless... Sharon Hughes-Crossett

Tim Boeving
Pine Bluff, Ar
I am sorry for your family's loss!

Brandy Hunter-Barnett
Woodlawn
Mrs. Ella, I am thinking about you right now. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Mr. Nig was a great man and will be missed.

Roger and Linda Spillyards
Memphis, Tennessee
Denise and Family, We are saddened to learn of the loss of your Dad. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

T.L. and Mollie Jenkins
White Hall,Ar

Rachel Hall Murray
Natchez, Ms.
This is my "big" brother, whom I loved dearly. I shall miss him forever, but know that one day I will see him again with God. I am broken hearted and know that the rest of his family feels the same. My prayers are with Ella and the children and grandchildren. They have all suffered a great loss. Nig was a wonderful person and I loved him so much, as did the rest of his family. I love you, Nig. Rest my love, rest.

Rebecca, Kenneth, Kayla and Peyton Stone
He was a wonderful boss to Kenneth, and a great friend at church. We will miss him.

Bert & Jo Munn
Port St. Joe Beach, Fl.
Ella and girls, Bert and I were saddened to hear of Billy R's passing. Bert has many fond memories of there days at the Pine Bluff Mill. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Lynn & Elizabeth Gaines

Frank and Carole DiBartolo
7004 Deer Hollow Ct Granbury, Tx 76049
Denise,we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You seemed to have always been a "daddy's girl". May God be with you and your family at this time of loss and give you the inner strength that you need. Love, Carole and Frank DiBartolo

Craig Puckett
Woodlawn

Bill Herring
White Hall, Ar

Vanesa Teer (Sullivan)
12211 hwy 425 north
Mrs. Hall I am so sorry. You and Mr. Hall were very good to me and my family. Your loss is also a great loss for everyone who knew him. Please accept my condolences. You are blessed.

Kimberly Roberts
kroberts@sat-co.net
210 Bradley 5 North, Hermitage, AR
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family if you need anything please let me know.

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