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John Hall, 64, of Orange, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Randy Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. A Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Fargo Cemetery in Vernon, TX.

Born in Vernon, on March 28, 1948, John was the son of Leonard and Evelyn (Thomas) Hall. He graduated from Stark High School and received a bachelor’s degree at Lamar University. John retired as a fifth grade teacher at Deweyville ISD where he taught for over 20 years. He was a member of Orange Community Players for 40 years and held the position of Vice-President. He was also the Vice-President of The Heritage House Museum and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Hall; brother, Mickey Hall; and numerous aunts and uncles.

John is survived by his father, Leonard Hall of Orange; brother, Jay Hall of Orange; sister, Cathy Hall of Frisco; nephew, Luke Hall; and nieces, Erin Mortar and Chelsea Day.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug McDaniel, James Simar, Butch Campbell, Tony Dallas and Glenn Campbell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Orange Community Players, 708 West Division, Orange, Texas 77630 or the Heritage House Museum, 905 West Division, Orange, Texas 77630.