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1942 - 2018
 Orman Ray Hall, 75, of Barboursville, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Midland Meadows. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Bill Davis. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park. He was born July 21, 1942, a son of the late William Cecil and Vennie Jewel Reynolds Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Preston Hall and Dillard Hall. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Baumgardner Hall; one daughter, Kelli Carter of Huntington; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Melody Hall of Barboursville; one sister, Hester McCallister of Barboursville; one brother, Jay Hall of Georgia; three grandchildren, Corey, Hogan, and Heidi; step-granddaughter, Ashley Montanola and her husband, William; and a host of family and friends. He was a 1961 graduate of Milton High School lettering in football, basketball, and track. He was a teacher, coach, and principal for the Cabell County School System. He held various positions with many organizations: Cub Scouts, Little League, a member of the Barboursville Lions Club, and a former council member for the City of Barboursville. Orman’s gentle nature and quick wit was appreciated by all. A few of his favorite hobbies were watching sports, enjoying nature, and his constant involvement with his grandchildren. His 53 year marriage is an example of a true love story. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709 in Orman’s memory. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Kevin J. Craig
Thursday March 29, 2018 at
8:53 PM
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To Kevin and family - so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a fine man and I will never forget his guidance and mentoring to me while I was a student at Milton High School. He was always calm, cool and collected. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin
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Sharon Simon
Wednesday March 28, 2018 at
10:26 PM
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I wish to express my condolences to the family. It is hoped that the memories of time together will help family members find strength to continue on building new memories. I will keep you in my thoughts.
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Bonnie Hoepf Miller
Wednesday March 28, 2018 at
6:41 AM
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire Hall family. May you find peace that his journey on Earth was well served and his victory is now forever. You all were so good about visiting the funeral home when my father passed, Bernard Hoepf. Thank you for your God loving family. Bonnie Hoepf Miller
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Michael G. Tatum
Wednesday March 28, 2018 at
6:28 AM
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Sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Orman was a wonderful man,principal,educator, coach,and neighbor.
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David Thompson
dlthomp43@aol.com
Tuesday March 27, 2018 at
10:16 PM
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When I first started teaching at Salt Rock, Orman was the assistant principal, and what a wonderful person I found him to be. He was always kind, never seemed angry, was helpful, and forever had something funny to say. Sometimes when I went looking for him, he could be hard to find. He might be in the gym, hanging backboards to being outside in one of the maple trees, trimming limbs with a chain saw,01 and lots more.
I have to tell this story on him, and I think you will appreciate hearing it. I taught 5th grade, and we always let the kids have an egg hunt at Easter. On one particular Easter, when it was time for the egg hunt, the skies darkened, and it looked as though a heavy rain was on the way. So, I went looking for Orman. When I finally found him, I said, "What are we going to do about the egg hunt if it rains?" His answer was calm but quick. "I guess we'll just have to hide 'em in the gym."
Several years passed, and Orman became principal became principal at Barboursville Middle. Before school was out for the summer, I applied for a job there. So, school let out, and my wife, Janet, and I, along with another couple, went on a two-week trip to Germany. We had told our family not to call us for any reason unless there was a dire emergency. So, one morning around 2:00 a.m. the lady who ran the rental rooms where we were staying, knocked at our bedroom door. Once I opened it, she said, "Quick! Come! You have a call from the United States!" My mind began racing as to what terrible thing was wrong at home. Once I picked up the phone and put it up to my ear, I quietly said, "Hello?" On the other end of the line came a voice, saying, "David, this is Orman Hall. Do you still want that job at Barboursville?" Well, of course I wanted the job, and that was the extent of my interview.
The two stories that I have related to you above are two good examples of why I thought so much of my dear friend, Orman Hall.
David Lee Thompson
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Kathy McCoy
Tuesday March 27, 2018 at
1:43 PM
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I’m so very sorry to hear of Mr. Hall’s passing. He was such a fine, honest and compassionate man. I truly enjoyed working with him. He will be greatly missed. RIP
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David Kirby
Tuesday March 27, 2018 at
1:15 PM
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Proud to have had Coach Orman Hall in my life. He influenced me so much on the football field as well as life. Taught me to work hard & be proud of your work.
Orman was a father figure to all his boys. Proud to say we went undefeated in my entire Milton JR. High career.
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Rick and Debbie Sansom
Monday March 26, 2018 at
5:08 PM
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Orman. We have many great memories, from him being Ricky’s basketball and football coach to him being one of the best principals I ever worked with. She will be missed.ZEFQF2
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