Donald J. “Buddy” Hall, 82, of Livingston, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his home in Bold Springs. Buddy was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma to James Henry and Johnnie Mae Hall on April 10, 1934. Buddy is survived by his wife Patsy of 57 years; son, Donald J. Hall Jr. & wife Catherine; daughter, Jamie Landrus & husband Butch; grandson, Curtis R. Hall & wife Jennifer; granddaughter, Brandi Wilkes & husband John; granddaughter, Jennifer Schatte & husband Tim; great grandchildren, Dalton & Lydia Anderson and Brooke Wilkes; sisters, Fronnie Laird & husband Harrold, Alice Jacobson & husband Gilbert, Patsy Tipton, Billie Jean Franks, Ruthie Logan, Helen Cuspid and countless friends. Buddy was a kind tender man who never met a stranger. He had a warm smile and a firm hand shake. Buddy was extremely proud of his son, Donnie and daughter, Jamie for their accomplishments and would tell anyone who would listen. Buddy had two child hood friends, Jewel and R.A., who he spoke of often and would revisit memories of them growing up together back in Oklahoma. Buddy lived a simple life by setting a good example of how a father and husband should be. His children would agree that you could not ask for a better father . He was always consistent, honest and friendly. Buddy would want you to know he lived a good life, was blessed in many ways and had no regrets. He stated many times, “when I leave this world, I want you to celebrate”. Buddy enjoyed going to Louisiana for crawfish boils, reunions and gatherings to his adopted second family. He always loved it when the family band would start to play and he never wanted to leave. Buddy always said “if you don’t have a good time, it is your own fault”. Visitation will be Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:00 at Pace Funeral Home Chapel 200 FM 350 N. Livingston, Tx. 77351 with services immediately following at 12:00 pm. To send your online condolence, please go to www.pacefuneral.com. *****Lunch will be provided for family and friends at the home of Jamie & Butch Landrus 485 L.K. Walker, Livingston, Tx. 77351 following the service.
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