Robert Shelby Hall

Obituary For Robert Shelby Hall

Elder Dr. Robert Shelby Hall, 95, of Clinton, MS was born March 18, 1929 to John Hall and Lucille Hawkins Hall in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Robert a devoted son, brother, uncle, minister, friend and educator passed August 9, 2024 at University of MS Medical Center.

“His Lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant: You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord

Robert, was the youngest child of the late Lucille H. and John Hall. He was reared in New Orleans, LA. Elder Hall Attended New Orleans Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington Senior High School. He accepted Christ at an early age and later accepted his calling as an Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal denomination, where he remained faithful until his death.

Dr. Hall is a World War II and Korean War Veteran. After more than six and a half years in the Armed Forces (Navy & Air Force) he attended and graduated from Dillard University in 1958 receiving a B.A. degree in Health, Safety, Physical Education, and Driver Education. He enrolled in and graduated from Tulane University in 1969 with a M.Ed. in Administration, Supervision, and Guidance and Counseling. Elder Hall graduate from International College in 1982 with a Doctorate degree in Administration, Counseling, and Religion. He also attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Education and community service were two of his passions. In addition to the aforementioned, Dr. Hall believed in Life Long Learning. He continued his studies at: Southeastern University, Hammond, LA; University of South Florida at Tampa FL; Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans; and Our Lady of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA.

His work experience was extensive, including: serving as Senior minister of Old Gentilly Road Methodist Church in New Orleans; New Orleans Public Schools, he retired in 1980 after 21 years of service; Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (Diversity Outreach Liaison) 2002-2005; U. S. Bureau of the Census, Dallas Region (Public Information Specialist (1988-1990); Community Program Specialist (1999-2000); Family Planning Program – Department of Health & Hospitals State of Louisiana (1984-1986); Director Teen Programs (entire State of Louisiana); Director Coalition for the Promotion of Healthy Families and Special Projects; New Orleans Public Schools (Retired 1980) Health, Safety and Physical Education; Visiting Teacher for School Attendance and Distributive Education, Southern University at New Orleans (1965 – 1967); (1971-1972) Director Intra-Murals; Health, Safety, Physical Education First Aid and Inaugurated Driver Education Program.

His vast professional affiliations and accomplishments included: Substance Abuse Counselor’s Organization (SACO) New Orleans District – District One; Volunteer Teen Suicide Prevention (Jewish Family Services – New Orleans, LA; Contractor – State of Louisiana/the Center for Health Training (Austin, TX); Volunteer New Orleans Head Start Program (26 1/2 years)

EDUATIONAL CERTIFICATION: Principal; Supervisor of Student Teaching; City or Parish

Supervisor (State of Louisiana – State Department of Education – Certificate Valid for Life for

Continuous Service 10/16/1969)

HONORS: Kappa Delta Pi (National Honor Society in Education—Tulane University1970; Special Appreciation Alumni Award of Distinguished Services and Contributions in 1976 and 1996.

AFFILIATIONS: Life membership in the Dillard University National Alumni Association; Disabled American Veteran of Foreign Wars; and three life memberships in the NAACP.

Elder Hall was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Lionel Hawkins, Sr., Fred Hawkins, Mae H. Davis, Dorothy H. Brooks, and Ruth H. Cary. He leaves to cherish his memories a niece, Wanda Walker and a Nephew Cal Cary. He is also survived by special friends and caregivers, Donnell and Debra Bell.

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Services

Funeral Service

Aug

23

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | MS

3580 Robinson Road
Jackson, MS 39209

11:00 AM

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Interment

Aug

26

Restlawn Park Cemetery

Avondale, LA 70094

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