Rex H. Hall
Rex H. Hall, 91 of Fishers, and formerly of Tipton, died at 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rex also lived in Kentland, Indiana for several years. He was born on October 31, 1928 in Sheldon, Illinois to Harry & Mary (Parr) Hall. On November 26, 1953 he married Ellen Lafond and she survives. The couple enjoyed 66 years of marriage.
Rex retired in 1993 after 41 years in the agricultural seed business; he most recently worked for DeKalb Seed. He was a member of Holy Spirit in Geist and the American Legion. Rex was a former little league coach and had a love for sports, in particular the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed traveling, visiting family and his Wednesday Breakfast group. Anyone who knew Rex knew he always loved a competitive marble game.
Rex served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War from November 1, 1950 until August 31, 1952, receiving several citations, including the Purple Heart. In September 2019 Rex was able to take the Honor Flight for Veterans to Washington, D.C.
Rex is survived by his loving wife, Ellen; seven children, Karen Harmon and husband John, Jackson, Tennessee, David Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, Steve Hall, Columbus, Ohio, Jeff Hall and wife Susan, Noblesville, Linda Upchurch and husband Mick, Seneca, South Carolina, Mike Hall and wife Liz, Fishers, Greg Hall and wife Shannon, Zionsville. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Juantia Hall, Kentland. Rex was preceded in death by a daughter Jane Ellen Hall and a brother Donald Hall.
The family has chosen to do a private family only visitation and funeral. The funeral will be live-streamed and taped and everyone is invited to watch the service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26 (or later) by following the link on Rex’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences for the family may also be left. Rex will be buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Kentland with military honors.
Memorial donations in Rex’s memory may be made to Indy Honor Flight, PO Box 10, Plainfield, Indiana, 46168.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for you, Ellen and your family. Rex was such a wonderful man.
Your father was like a second dad to me growing up. I’ve always remembered the good times and the lessons he taught me. All my love in this hard time.
Rex was always such a joy to eat around. He had the most infectious laugh! He will be missed very much!
My heart is with All of you. Rex was such a Joy to be around always got a laugh or 2 out of Rex. He will truly be missed by so many. It was always obvious he was proud of his loving kids and those grandkids. If I could say one last thing to Rex it would be our joke we shared” uituii” loved this man. Hugs and prayers for all of you..
Ellen and family, our hearts are with you. We have so many fun memories of being with Rex during many Zionsville basketball games. His laugh was very contagious and his enthusiasm for sports was undeniable! We are sure Rex will be cheering on all his favorite sport’s teams in heaven! Go Cubs Go!
On behalf of Indy Honor Flight, please accept our sincere sympathy on your loss. We were honored to get to know Mr. Hall and his daughter Linda. His family and friends will be in our thoughts and prayers during the coming days.
Sending sincere condolences. We are thinking of all of the Hall Family and praying for comfort and peace. Rex was a good friend to our Bales Family and we always have appreciated his kindness towards us. I know our Dad, Dick Bales always had a high regard for Rex too.
Our sympathy and love to Ellen and family. It is definitely a blessing to be friends with the Halls. Witnessing the closeness and devotion , you share for each other, is heart warming. We have shared many nice meals and hardy laughs together. One of the memories that come to my mind is when Rex, Don, and I lost Ellen. in a huge crowd, during one of their visits with us in Fl. It took awhile to find her. since Rex had both their cell phones in his pocket. It only became laughter once we found her.
May God grant each of you peace and comfort at this time. Don and Phyllis Frawley.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. We have always thought the world of both Rex and Ellen. I particularly loved his ever present smile. Blessings to all of you.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Hall family. Rex and Ellen were wonderful neighbors in Tipton. Rex took great pride in keeping their home and yard well “ loved” We enjoyed our years being your next door neighbors!
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So many great memories with your family. Rex and Ellen did such a great job with all their kids.
I am sorry for your loss . Any one that has met Rex’s family can immediately see what a great father Rex was by how fond the children were of him . You could feel the pride and love he had for all of you. Thinking of Ellen and the entire family.
God bless all of you. Rex was a great patriarch and will be missed but never forgotten or loved !
Dear Ellen and Family,
So sad to hear about Rex. We loved our visits at Jim Dandy then at Dr. Brumbaugh’s office. Rex made me laugh always wanted to know about Kentland and now our home in Windfall. Please know we have you in our prayers. You have a wonderful family with so much support.
Now we expect next year a World Series win for the Cubs!!
Love, Don & Joyce Yost