MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — Robert (Bob) Lee Hall, of Mount Carmel, Ill., was called home by his Heavenly Father on April 30, 2008, at The John and Betty Charlier Hospice (VNA Hospice Service). He was born May 11, 1938, in Evansville, Ind. He was a 1956 graduate of Bosse High School and graduated from Lain Technical Institute with a degree in design engineering.

He married Nancy Lee Culley on September 26, 1959, and unto this union, three children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma Bell (Jones) Hall, and son-in-law, William Byron Steele.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Lee (Culley) of Mount Carmel; three children, daughter, DeAndrea Steele of Mount Carmel and her two sons, Byron Chadwick (Chad) Steele of Urbana, Ill., and Matthew Bailey Steele of Mount Carmel, Ill.; son, Michael James Hall and his wife, Kelly (Craig) of Kokomo, Ind.; son, Christopher James Hall and his wife, Kimberly (Miller) and their children, Alexander James (Alec) and Kristin LeeAnn, of Springfield, Ill.; brother, Scott Alan Hall of Evansville, Ind.; and a niece and several nephews.

In October 2006 after serving 44 years he retired from Champion Laboratories Inc. as Product Engineer, Purchased Filter Engineer Manager. He was a member of Society of Automobile Engineers and International Society of Automobile Engineers. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Over the years he was active in groups including Jaycees, the Elks, and Little League. He was an avid golfer, a MCHS Aces football fan, a WVC Warrior basketball fan and loved fishing with his sons and grandchildren.

Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mount Carmel, Ill., with Rev. Chuck Trent officiating. Final resting place will be at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery, Heritage Mausoleum, Evansville, Ind.

Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, at Short Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 512 N. Mulberry Street, Mount Carmel, Illinois, 62863 or The John and Betty Charlier Hospice, (VNA Hospice), 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, Indiana, 47708.

The family wishes to thank the staff of The John & Betty Charlier Hospice (VNA Hospice Services). A special thank you to doctors Dr. Timothy Garrett, Dr. Cary Hanni, Dr. Daniel R. Shirey and their staff.

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May 2, 2008

Chris, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I remember your Dad as always being fun and kind to us growing up. My condolences, take care. Andy Hancock (Seattle)

May 2, 2008

My memories of Bob, from our days at Washington Grade School through our graduation from Bosse High School, was of a guy who was liked by all. There wasn't a negative thing about him; he always seemed to be in a good mood and greeted anyone with something pleasant. He was also amazing to me in his ability to pole vault. (I'll never understand how anyone is that coordinated!) As he has now entered Larger Life, I wish all of God's peace to his family. Rest assured, we will miss him at our school reunions. Bob Suhrheinrich (Pensacola, FL)

May 1, 2008

Nancy - My sympathy to you and your family on the death of Bob. It had been many years since we graduated together from Bosse H. S. however it was a pleasure to know him those four years. Tom Stein (Newburgh, IN)

May 1, 2008

Dear Nancy: Sorry to hear of Bob's death. We will miss the lively times we had as we sat together at the many Bosse Reunions. You have our deepest sympanthy. Clint and Judy Cummings (St. Louis, MO)

May 1, 2008

Nancy and children, you have our deepest sympathy on your loss of husband and father. May God Bless, Nita (Jones ) Hansen (Lynnville, IN)

May 1, 2008

Dear Misses Hall, I worked with Bob for several years , and a always enjoyed being in his presence. I can recall once he went into work when the day was a day off because of a holiday. He didn't realize it until he got to work. You have my deepest sympathy, Bill Dilbeck (Bellmont, IL)

May 1, 2008

Dear Nancy & Family, We were so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Please accept our sympathy. We enjoyed your visit to the lake so much & were looking forward to seeing you there again. Bob was always fun to be around & always earnest in everything he said to you. Even though we don't get together often we already miss him. Love to you & your family! Carol Hancock (Ft. Myers, FL)