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HALL -- WILLIE E. SR. 83, of Roswell was called home by his Savior Tuesday, December 6, 2011, in Albuquerque, NM. Willie Erwin Hall Sr. was born October 5, 1928 in Bryan, TX, to William H. and Ethel (Bridges) Hall. Willie moved to New Mexico at age 14 with his mother, where he lived until his passing. January 11, 1950 he married Ruth L. Mayes (Peggy). Ruth and Willie were married for 52 years, where they will be reunited once again in their heavenly home. From this union six children were born. Being a man of many skills, Willie worked tirelessly for years to support his family. His employment history includes Shoe Smith, maintenance/piano tuner for Ginsberg Music Company for over 40 years and he was also a licensed welder. Mr. Hall was best known for numerous years of involvement as a Golden Gloves Fighter and Trainer. He trained young men throughout the community in gyms located in the Ava Maria Center, Roswell Police Dept., New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), Roswell Boys and Girls Club and ABC (Any Boy Can). For many years Willie was the Coach select to take the New Mexico Golden Gloves State champions to the National competitions. Mr. Hall, along with many of his fighters, have been in deducted into the New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame. Willie was also a member of the Sertoma Club and the Masonic Lodge both in Roswell. Next to his family, boxing was his life. Willie loved, mentored and embodied character in the young men he came in contact with. He was a real sports enthusiast, an avid boxer, bowler, golfer who also supported his sons in football, basketball, baseball and track. Mr. Hall's faith in GOD was demonstrated through his character. He promoted education and its importance for a successful life. Those left to cherish Willie's memory are daughters; Sondra Butler of San Antonio, TX, Shirley Hall and Gwen Hall of Albuquerque, Loretta Boyd of San Antonio, TX; sons, Willie E. Hall Jr. and daughter-in-law Olivia of San Antonio, TX and Cory E. Hall and daughter-in-law Yvette of Albuquerque. Brothers R.C. Benford of Yuba City, CA, William Benford of San Pablo, CA , Charles Hall of San Leandro, CA and Stanley Hall of Oakland, CA; brother and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Myrtle Hairston of Albuquerque and Maylee King of Tucson, AZ; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews and numerous other family and friends. Preceding him in death are; spouse Ruth L. Hall; father William H. Hall; mother Ethel Lindsey; sisters Betty Hall-Riley and Patricia Hall- Wilcots; bothers Lloyd and Alfred Hall; and daughter Deborah L. Warner. Services for Willie E. Hall Sr. will be Thursday, December 15, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory, 2609 South Main, Roswell, NM 88203, with Rev. Lanjur Abukusumo officiating. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Following the interment the re pass will be held at the Roswell Adult Center, 807 North Missouri. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
        Published on: Sun December 11, 2011