Tennyson Hall

Tennyson Lowell Hall, Jr. was born to the late Tennyson and Annie Hall in Jamaica, New York on August 24, 1944. He had one sister but treated his first cousins as his siblings. Tennyson entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2016. Tennyson, aka Butch to his family, and aka “T” to his friends had his fondest memories of the times he spent growing up in the South with the Hall family. Despite getting in trouble with Grand Daddy for being mischievous he loved being there. He often would say how his life would have been different if he had stayed in the South. Tennyson graduated from August Martin High School in Jamaica, New York. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served his nation with honor and distinction. He was gifted with a voice and loved to sing. He joined Calvary’s choir for a while under the direction of Michael Williams. Tennyson also had the gift of being able to sketch and draw. He helped little “Sis” Jean in a number of her homework projects over the years. He loved to read and was very up to date on issues affecting African-Americans, particularly the challenges of young black men. This passion led him to serve as a mentor in a program for young boys in Rochdale Village. Tennyson retired from the United States Postal Service in 1999. In retirement, he enjoyed betting on those horses, watching his beloved sports golf, football, basketball and baseball to name a few. He could speak to you about any subject and loved to debate anyone who would dare. Tennyson was a giving and loving person. He would help anyone he could. He was married twice in his lifetime. His first wife preceded him in death and his second marriage ended in divorce, although he and Wanda remained friends. While Tennyson had his struggles with life and battled addiction he always seemed to bounce back whether serving as a Counselor to help others or just staying on course for his own life. He was a fighter, he was fearfully and wonderfully made. Bereaved by his loss but uplifted by his home going is his devoted sister, Jean Hall; his cousins, Benzena (deceased), William, Deborah, Laverne, Naomi, Everlyn, Carolyn, Benjamin III, Raichelle, Wilberanne, Ione, Sharon, Ronnie, Les, Khadijah, Grady, Shana, John, David, Brandon, Benjamin IV, Zachary, Austin, Ashley, Kyle, Kara, Kristin, Jessica, Jennifer, Jonathan, Brittani, Franchon, Tamara, Kevin, Tori, Shane and his best friend Scrap and a host of extended family and friends.