Paul Elden Hall

Paul Elden Hall, 87, of Advance, NC passed away at his home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. He was born on Oct. 8, 1939, in Winston-Salem, NC to Vernon and Esther Hall. He attended local schools, graduating from James A. Gray High School and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for eight years. Paul married his high school sweetheart Dorothy Foust on April 9, 1960, and they enjoyed 52 wonderful years of marriage until she passed away. He was employed by Flowers Baking Co. for over 40 years and was a devoted husband and father who together with Dorothy created a warm and loving home and gave their children a wonderful childhood. Years later in his retirement years, he worked for a time at Meadowlark Elementary School where he enjoyed a part-time job in the cafeteria and was known as “Mr. Paul.” He was a member of Mount Tabor United Methodist Church and loved spending time with his family, especially at the beach where he loved to fish. Paul was known for his kind and easy-going nature, his sense of humor, and strong work ethic. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, and sister Betty Hall Utt Weygandt, as well as other special family members. He is survived by his daughters Kim Harvey (Seth) of Advance and Jenner Lee (Kent) of Goodview, Minnesota, grandchildren, Kara Harvey Chamberlin (Stu) of Lewisville, Sam Harvey (Amelia) of Mocksville, Alex Lee (Zoe) of Mooresville, a great-grandson, Harrison Chamberlin of Lewisville along with brothers and sisters in law, Linda Matthews, Carol Foust, Bill Foust, Ralph & Beverly Collins, and nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home 3315 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. A private graveside service for the family will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, officiated by Rev. David Beam and Rev. Michelle Foster-Beckerleg. Memorials may be made to Mount Tabor UMC 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. The family would like to thank Dr. Steven Klein, Dr. Barry Freedman, the late Dr. James Pirkle, Dr. Gabriela Velazquez, and the nurses and staff at Davie Kidney Center for their most excellent care of Paul over the years.