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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Roosevelt
Hall

Jul 30, 1932 — Feb 20, 2023

Englewood

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Obituary

Roosevelt Hall was born July 30, 1932 in Safford, Alabama. He was one of five children born to Dave and Nellie Hall. He accepted Christ early in his life as a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Safford.
Roosevelt attended Dallas County training school in Beloit, Alabama. After completing his education, he relocated to Englewood, New Jersey. He was ordained as a deacon by his uncle, Rev. Romie Hall in 1951 and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Englewood. He later enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean War.
On December 30, 1953, Deacon Hall married the love of his life, Celestia Brown. Of that union, four children were born. Later, he joined Mount Calvary Baptist under the leadership of the late Rev. William Samuel. Throughout his many years there, he served on the Deacon Board (serving as chairman for almost a decade) and sang with the Men's Chorus. He was known for his soul stirring prayers and beautiful voice. Some of his favorite songs were "Old Ship of Zion" and "Shine On Me".
After various places of employment, Roosevelt founded Paradise Landscaping. He owned and operated the business for over 50 years until his retirement in 2013. He was a Brother of Shiloh Masonic Lodge #53 and also loved watching sports… especially his Dallas Cowboys, NY Yankees and Mets.
As his health began to decline, he spent his last years at the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home where he peacefully departed from this life on February 20, 2023.
He is predeceased by his parents and siblings, James, Essie Mae and Joseph Hall and Emma Golston. He leaves to cherish loving memories: wife of 69th years, Celestia Hall; children Wilfred, Roosevelt Jr.,Tchanavia and Clinton Hall, all of NJ; grandchildren Tyshawn, Dancier, Justin, Jordan, Lauren and Isaiah; sisters-in-law Ora Williams of Englewood, NJ and Odessa Parks of Cleveland, OH and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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March
1

Wednesday

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

90 West Demarest Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631

Starts at 11:00 am

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