Rolland E. Hall

Rolland E. Hall, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:58 am Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his home. He was born November 2, 1933 in Galesburg the son of Samuel David and Mary Catherine Crossland Hall.

Rolland is survived by his two sisters, Betty Hall Lawton of Galesburg and Louise Porter of Antioch, Tennessee, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Samuel and John Hall, four sisters, Willabell Hall Williams, Mary Yerby Brown, Geraldine Mitchell and an infant sister.

Rolland graduated from Galesburg High School in 1953 and attended Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, Ohio. Rolland served in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Corporal, after being honorably discharged, he worked for Lockheed McDonnell Douglas Corporation. Upon his return to Galesburg he worked for Butler Manufacturing for many years, retiring in 1995.

Rolland enjoyed the outdoors; he traveled extensively across the U.S. and loved skiing, a sport he continued to do until he was 82.

Rolland’s visitation will be 10:30-11:30 am, Friday, July 14, 2017, at Hinchliff–Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Graveside services will be immediately following at 11:30 am at East Linwood Cemetery with Military Rites by VFW 2257/Legion 285 Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Galesburg Community Foundation in Rolland’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com