Grady Hall Jr.

Grady Hall, Jr., the son of the late Grady Hall, Sr and Exie Mozen Turner Hall was called home to his final resting place after a prolonged illness and fight of faith on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Taylor Hospital surrounded by his family. Grady was born in Burlington, NC, January 21, 1937 relocating to Chester, PA at the age of 7 with the family. He received his education in the Chester-Upland School District, graduating from Chester High School in 1955. After graduation, Grady served a four year active duty enlistment in the US Navy aboard the USS Barton DD722. Upon honorable discharge from the Navy, Grady became a member of St. Luke Community Christian Church under the pastorate of Rev. Roland Bell. He was employed at several places, among which included Teledyne Wertz, having final employment and retirement from Alloy Surface as a machinist in 2013. He was best known by his friends as “Snake” with his love for dressing and he never felt completely dressed without his hat or cap. He was an ardent Eagles Fan. WIN OR LOSE—you COULD HEAR HIM SAYING “DON’T COME HERE WITH THAT”. He loved to shoot pool and participated in a bowler’s league. After spending over 60 years in the city of Chester, he knew the city and there were many that knew him including SEPTA CCT TRANSIT, nursing staff and medical doctors and the Brinton Lake staff. In addition to his parents, one brother, James Henry Hall (Tootie), preceded him in death. Grady leaves to leaves to cherish his memories his fiancée, Rose Stewart, Philadelphia, PA; two children, Joyce Samuel and Roger Sewell (Rosemarie); grandson, Lamont Sewell; granddaughter, Deitra Sewell; great granddaughters, Solis Sewell, Sosia Sewell, Solana Sewell, great grandson, Noah Sewell; one sister, Harriet Epps, Salisbury, MD; two nieces, Carolyn and Harretta Tucker of Dayton, Ohio; four nephews, James Hall, Jr. of Bear, DE and Malachi Davis, Jr. of Chester, PA; Curtis Tucker of Alexandria, VA, Andre Davis of Westbrook, ME; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Hall of Bear, DE; godson, Jonathan Taylor of New Jersey; godsister, Sylvia Williams of Chester; childhood friends, Samuel Taylor and Linwood Hicks, New Jersey; “Mr. Grady’s” special daughters, Kenza Newman and Tamara Lolley; and a host of relatives and friends.

Grady Hall Jr.

January 21, 1937 - September 17, 2021