In Loving Memory of William Joseph Hall
Washington, DC: New Bethel Baptist Church, 1985. Presumed First Edition, First printing probably via Xerography or equivalent. Single sheet, printed on both sides. The format is approximately 11 inches by 8.5 inches, folded in half, resulting in four pages, with text on each page and an image of Mr. Hall, in uniform, on the front. The Reverend Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy, Pastor officiated. The Wake was held at the W. Ernest Jarvis Funeral Home on May 29, 1985. The service was at the New Bethel Baptist Church on May 30, 1985, and internment was at the National Harmony Memorial Park in Landover, Maryland. Mr. William Joseph Hall, fondly known as Billy, was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools, graduating from Cardozo High School. He was a member of school band and choir, including being in the Concert Choir at Cardozo, as well as being in the Cardozo Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. He participated as part of the Marching Band that participated in the 1981 Tournament of Roses Parade. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served as a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps in 29 Palms, California. The Prayer of Consolation was delivered by Deacon Waldo H. Gaffner, Chairman, Board of Deacons, New Bethel Baptist Church and the Eulogy was delivered by the Pastor, The Reverend Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy. More