Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall, 87, of Tower Hill passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 in his home. He was born December 25, 1938 in Shelbyville, IL, son of the late Clyde W. & Martha S. (Hedrick) Hall. Jerry and Elsie F. Weekly were married on July 25, 1964 in Pana Christian Church. She preceded him in death on February 21, 2022.
Jerry was a grocery store manager for many years, working for Eisner’s, Big D, Johnston’s and County Market. He was a member of the Tower Hill Christian Church and the Central Illinois Fox & Coon Hunters Association. Jerry enjoyed hunting and raising all kinds of animals. He especially loved his dogs, his daily trips to Spring Garden, drinking coffee and visiting with his family & friends.
Jerry is survived by his children: Steve (Amy) Hall, Pana, IL; Jolene Hall (Marcus Johnson), Springfield, IL; Laura Cox, Tower Hill, IL: Charles Randy Reed, Pana, IL; grandchildren: Bradley (Ashton) Bennett, Chelsy Swisher, Breanne Hall (Andrew Herpstreith), Michael Ettling, Halen Fleet, Hadlie Wessel, Jake Reed, Levi (Brandi) Reed, Troy Hutchinson; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings: Shirley (Art) Murphy, Shelbyville, IL; Barb (Don) Selby, Tower Hill, IL; Don (Tina) Hall, Tower Hill, IL; Ron Hall, Tower Hill, IL and Deb Fox, Pana, IL and loving caregivers: Brooke Rahar & Kim Smith. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Hutchinson; brother, Leon Hall; sister, Beverly Harbert and faithful “dog” companion, Jenna.
Per Jerry’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
A memorial service for Jerry will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 in the Tower Hill Christian Church at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Derrick Ritchie & Pastor Ron Newman officiating. Following the service, Jerry and Elsie’s ashes will be interred in Tower Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time in the church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Quad County Hospice, Pana for their kindness and care.
Memorials in Jerry’s honor may be made to the Special Olympics in Mattoon, IL and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.