Obituary for Valance Hall
Mr. Valance Hall was born January 2, 1934 in Swainsboro, Georgia. He was the son of Maudine Watson and Tony Hall. He later relocated to Rochester, New York. Possessing a strong work ethic, he was employed as a master welder with Pfaudler, Inc. for over 30 years. Upon retiring, he became an entrepreneur. He was the co-founder of the Falcon Rod and Gun Club, one of the first black-owned gun clubs in the United States.
A man of principles, Valance believed that education and faith were the keys to success. He was a member of the Masons for many years. Valance was united in marriage to Annie Bell Huff. With family as priority, he was a devoted husband and father.
Valance is predeceased by his parents, Maudine Watson and Tony Hall; 2 brothers, Rudolph Sanders and Mack Hall. Having departed this life October 12, 2020 Valance leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Annie Bell Huff Hall; 2 sons, Horace Hall and Anthony Hall; 1 daughter, Dorothy Addison; grandchildren: Yulonda Addison, Gregory Addison, Lashara Maxwell, Rachel Hall, Shannon Bulzone, Ashjuah Hall, Jasmine Hall and Tony Hall; great-grandchildren: Theodore Bulzone, Gabriella Bulzone and Emerson Bulzone, Bella
Hall, Champagne Maxwell, Sydney Bassknight, and Rashawn Reynolds; 2 brothers, George Watson and Horace Hall; 3 sisters: Rose Bishop, Emma Daniels, Evelyn Fields, and a host of other relatives and friends.
WAKE - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH FROM 6:00PM - 7:00PM, METROPOLITAN FUNERAL CHAPELS, INC.
MASONIC PROGRAM, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16TH 7:00PM - 8:00PM, METROPOLITAN FUNERAL CHAPELS, INC.
FUNERAL - (IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY). INTERNMENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FUNERAL AT GROVE PLACE CEMETERY, 2775 CHILI AVENUE, ROCHESTER NY 14624.
A man of principles, Valance believed that education and faith were the keys to success. He was a member of the Masons for many years. Valance was united in marriage to Annie Bell Huff. With family as priority, he was a devoted husband and father.
Valance is predeceased by his parents, Maudine Watson and Tony Hall; 2 brothers, Rudolph Sanders and Mack Hall. Having departed this life October 12, 2020 Valance leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Annie Bell Huff Hall; 2 sons, Horace Hall and Anthony Hall; 1 daughter, Dorothy Addison; grandchildren: Yulonda Addison, Gregory Addison, Lashara Maxwell, Rachel Hall, Shannon Bulzone, Ashjuah Hall, Jasmine Hall and Tony Hall; great-grandchildren: Theodore Bulzone, Gabriella Bulzone and Emerson Bulzone, Bella
Hall, Champagne Maxwell, Sydney Bassknight, and Rashawn Reynolds; 2 brothers, George Watson and Horace Hall; 3 sisters: Rose Bishop, Emma Daniels, Evelyn Fields, and a host of other relatives and friends.
WAKE - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH FROM 6:00PM - 7:00PM, METROPOLITAN FUNERAL CHAPELS, INC.
MASONIC PROGRAM, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16TH 7:00PM - 8:00PM, METROPOLITAN FUNERAL CHAPELS, INC.
FUNERAL - (IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY). INTERNMENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FUNERAL AT GROVE PLACE CEMETERY, 2775 CHILI AVENUE, ROCHESTER NY 14624.