Bobby Charles Hall, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 25, 1945, in Oakland, California, to Valto and Elizabeth Dailey Hall. He was raised in Sparkman, Arkansas, where his mother instilled in him the values of service, faith, and devotion to the Lord. At a young age, Bobby was baptized and became a member of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church in Princeton, Arkansas.

Bobby graduated from Sparkman Training School, Class of 1963. He then entered the United States Army, serving faithfully from January 1964 to January 1967, earning recognition as a Marksman. After completing his military service, Bobby relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1968 to begin a new chapter of life.

Family Meant Everything to Him

In 1969, after relocating to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bobby met Elaine Crape, the mother of his daughter, Charletta Crape Tribble. Elaine Crape preceded him in death in 1995.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Sidney Dean Hall; and one sister, Mae E. Hall.

Bobby leaves to cherish his memory his devoted daughter, Charletta Crape Tribble; three grandchildren: Symone Sims, Deja Tribble, and Derrick Charles Tribble, Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Mook Shakur White and Smook Bobby White; two brothers, Tommy(Patricia)Hall of Texas and Ronnie(Nancy) Hall of Arkadelphia; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces,great nephews,cousins, other family members, and friends who loved him dearly.

A Dedicated Worker & Man of Integrity

Bobby proudly worked at General Mitchell International Airport for over 30 years, serving in Ground Transportation and as a Skycap. He also operated his own cab service, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic.While in Arkadelphia he worked at CADC doing Transportation for others, Bobby was known for his reliability, kindness, and the respect he showed others.

He was a man of strong faith who loved attending church and reading his Bible. He lived by God’s Word and believed in doing right by people. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family, uplifting those around him, and encouraging others through wisdom and humor. He loved watching his favorite TV shows—Criminal Minds and Law & Order—and shared countless laughs with his daughter, especially while recreating funny commercial skits together.

Bobby will always be remembered as a supportive father, a man of intelligence, faith, and light-hearted joy—a true example of love and integrity.

Public visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Williams Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at New Mt. Zion-St. John AME Church with Rev. J.L. Newborn, eulogist. The interment will be at Henderson Cemetery in Princeton, Arkansas.

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant..." — Matthew 25:21 (KJV)