W. Levi Hall
September 2, 1925 ~ March 19, 2003
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
William Levi Hall, 77, of Old Newfound Road, Leicester, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late J. Fred and Opha Plemmons Hall and was also preceded in death by three brothers, J.C. Hall in 1992, R. Bryce Hall in 1996 and Belvin Hall in 1942.
Mr. Hall was a US Army veteran of WWII serving in the 103rd Infantry Division in the European Theater. He retired as Postmaster of the Leicester Post Office in 1985 and was active in the NC Postmasters Organizaton. He also served as a volunteer fireman for the Leicester VFD for 37 years where he served in all offices including the Board of Directors. He was a past president of the WNC Development Commission and active in the Democratic Party where he was former treasurer of the Buncombe County Party. He was an active member of the Men’s Club, the WNC Beef Cattleman’s Association and VFW Post #891. He was a Trustee and Treasurer of Grace United Methodist Church of which he was a member and was a former Treasurer of the church cemetery fund since 1965. He enjoyed serving the community and being with and helping people.
Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Ronda Penland Hall; a daughter, Terry Frady of Leicester and a brother, Elwood Hall of Asheville.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Fred Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home and request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Grace United Methodist Church, c/o Nancy Williams, 1361 Newfound Road, Leicester, NC 28748.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Leicester VFD, Dr. Barton Paschal and his staff, the Oncology Department of St. Joseph’s Hospital and the dedicated staff of Mountain Area Hospice Solace Center.
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Dear Ronda,
Just heard of Levi’s passing and I know I am not the only one to tell you how much we all thought of him. Even though I didn’t live there, when I was home to see the folks I often saw him at the postoffice and kept up with you and your family through the years. With sympathy, and my thoughts are with you.
Dear Ronda, Terry, and Elwood,
I’m sending my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you at the death of your husband, father, and brother–Levi. He was one of my favorite cousins. Levi’s friendly smile and the twinkle in his eyes are fond memories. His faith in God and Jesus Christ was strong and enduring. May God bless and keep Levi. May God bless you and your families, especially in this time of grief.
Love,
Mayme
THINKING OF THE FAMILY
My Dearest Ronda & Terry, Mom and I send to you our warmest heartfelt prayers for joyful rememberance of Levi. When I contemplate the passing of my Dad three years ago, that he was a ‘Good Person’ is always what pops in my mind. Levi will also be remembered as a ‘Good Person’. I hope he, Dad, J.C. and Bryce are having a good game of basketball upthere on on those white pearly clouds.
We Love you, Larry Merrill (& Bernice)
Dearest Ronda, You have lost a precious husband and I have lost a dear friend. There are a lot of fond memories of having you as customers for so many years at the restaurant. And, the political gatherings , especially the trip to Washington when Jamie Clarke was sworn in. What a lot of laughs we had! I know he’s at peace now. Maybe he’s found Gordon and Clinton up there. God Bless You always. I’ll Talk to you later. Much love, Juanita
Dear Mrs. Hall, I used to work in the County Commissioner’s Office and Levi would come in to see us sometimes. He was always so nice and friendly, we enjoyed talking with him. Sorry to hear this. Will be thinking of you and your family.
I was very sorry to hear of Levi’s death. He was one of the most gentle and kind souls I have ever known. If he said he was going to do something, it got done with a giving spirit and a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Fondest regards,
Deborah Welch (formerly Hay)
Dear Ronda and Terry,
Sorry to hear about Levi’s passing.The community and church family will certainly feel his loss.Our prayers and thoughs are with you at this time.
Love, Bill and Jean
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. If we weren’t out of town, we would be there. We’ll return on March 26th and we will be in touch then.
DEAR RHONDA,TERRY AND ELWOOD,
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF LEVI’S PASSING. BUT WE ALL KNOW HE IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE,WITH OUT PAIN. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILING FACE AND SENSE OF HUMOR. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR ANY OF YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
CVS PHARMACY STAFF
Rhonda and family,
We were so sorry to learn Levi had died and you and your family are in our prayers. He was a good friend, a very good person and a true Democrat. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and all the family. Love, Marcella
RHONDA AND TERRIE I WILL MIS LEVI HE WAS A NICER MAN AND A FRIEND THAN A PERSON COULD HAVE MY PRAYERS GO OUT THE FAMILY HE WILL BE MISSED GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Rhonda and Family, We are so sorry to learn of Levi’s death and our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrow. He was so well-liked and served both his community and country unselfishly.
To the family of Levi:
Levi will be missed by many. He always had a smile and a kind word to give. I will miss waving to him as I passed by on my way down old Newfound Road or seeing him at the Country Food Store. I will remember him fondly. Your family is in my prayers.
Love, Maxine Hodges (Daughter of Don Reeves)
Levi Hall,
Community Leader
God’s Servant
Best Friend
He will be missed by all who knew him.
PS. He will especialy be missed by me because he was the best one of our little group of friends graduating high school together.
John
Our Hearts and prayers are with you and may God bless.
Dear Mrs. Hall,
I was very saddened to hear of Levi’s death. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.
Phil Hyder, Vice-Chairman
Henderson County Fire Commission
and agent for VFIS (Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services)
Sorry to hear about Levi, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF LEVI. HE HAS GONE HOME TO WITH OUR LORD AND FATHER.OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND LEADER.LOVE AND GOD BLESS JOHN AND CAROLYN
I am Tom & Judy Price’s daughter in case you weren’t sure. I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. Family and friends don’t have to be close and see one another all the time to have compassion for one another. I hope you can feel the prayers being said for your family.
Levi always used to ‘aggravate’ me when I went in to the post office. That’s just the kind of person he was. A GREAT, fun loving man. We need more like him. My condolences go out to the family, but just remember, he is in a lot better place now. My daughter, Becky, was only a baby and doesn’t remember him, but she remembers me talking about what a good man he was when we ran in to him at the stores. And she does remember him being very nice to her. (and ‘aggravating’ her, too!)
Dear Mrs. Hall:
I am sorry that I could not be at the funeral service for Levi, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I really enjoyed knowing Levi. He was a good Christian and a good Democrat. Sincerely, Pete Wilson,President of the United Methodist Men of the Asheville District.
I will never forget Levi. It feel like he is part of my family. I was blessed to grow up in Newfound Community and Grace Meth. church and to have known such a wonderful man. He was always so cheerful and had such a positive attitude and was always glad to see me – even when he was in the hospital. I’ll feel his spirit over that community and know that some day I’ll see my buddy again. With love to the family, Barbara Alexander.
Ronda, I don’t know whether you will remember us or not. You & Levi were such a blessing to Garland & me & our family when our baby Sharon [Sherry] died. We are very sorry to hear of Levi’s death.
June & Bill Spivey
David Ensley
Deb & Jim Lee & Laura & Sharon
What a great loss to our community.
Levi was a wonderful man, an inspiration to all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to all the family.