Obituary

Steven Patrick Hall
(November 13, 1960 - June 9, 2011)

Steven Patrick Hall, 50, of Ona, husband of Lisa Houff Hall, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He left this earth surrounded by his loving family and friends whom will miss him greatly. Steve was born on November 13, 1960 to Roy and Nancy Via Hall of Huntington, W.Va. He is survived by his wife of 29 years and 8 months, Lisa Houff Hall. In addition to his wife he is survived by his three children. Monica Renee Mount and her husband Shawn of Ona, Megan Ashley Hall of Cincinnati, Ohio and Matthew Steven Hall of Ona, W.Va. He also is survived by one granddaughter Madison Renee Mount and expecting a grandson in the fall. Steve is also survived by three brothers, Mike Hall of South Point, Ohio, Sean Hall of Florida and Christopher Hall of Italy; one sister, Sharon Hall Smith of Florida along with five nephews, two nieces and other extended family members. Steve served first as a Police Officer in Staunton, V.A. in 1980. He then moved to Huntington, W.Va. in 1981 where he worked his way up through the ranks of the Police Department very quickly until he retired as a Captain after serving his community for 29 years and 10 months. During Steves years of serving as an Officer he attended various academies and schools. He attended the West Virginia State Police Academy in 1981, The FBI Academy in Quantico, V.A. in 1994. Steve also worked and studied hard through the years obtaining several college credits along with several distinguished awards. In 1986 Steve was awarded Police Officer of the year. Steve will leave behind several fellow officers whom were like family to him. Steve was a member of Antioch Baptist Church of Ona where he served as a Sunday School Teacher as well as a youth leader. Steve also played a very active role in the Ona Little League as President of the board of directors as well as a coach. He coached his children's softball and baseball teams and in later years played a very active part of his churches softball league. He was also an avid outdoorsman. Steve will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Troy Nicely and Pastor Bill Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Pallbearers will be officers from the Huntington Police Department, Vern Casey, Jeff Ash, Rocky Johnson, Curt Nethercutt, Mike Coffey and Daren McNeil. Honorary pallbearers are Nick Dailey, Naylon Dailey, Niles Dailey, and Brandon McCallister. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville and one hour prior to the service at the church. The family would also like to thank his physicians for the excellent care given to Steve during his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the FOP Gold Star Lodge 65 in honor of Captain Steve Hall. Attention, Treasurer: 675 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25701 or to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.