Maxwell Scott Hall Sr.

February 2, 1924 - March 16, 2021

Maxwell Scott Hall, Sr., age 97, of Sumiton, AL, passed away March 16, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Scott was born to O.B. and Roberta Hall, February 2, 1924, in Bessemer, AL. Scott attended Dora School. He married Ellen Louise Bush Hall on December 21, 1949 in Columbus, MS. Scott received special training in the telecommunication field through courses offered by the University of AL. He worked as a Field Engineer for Southern Bell Company for more than 25 years. Scott also owned Hall-Britton Engineering Company. Scott was a Veteran of WWII. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Pennsylvania in the South Pacific. He was awarded nine campaign medals, stars and ribbons, a Unit Citation from the President of the Philippines and a Navy Unit Accommodation Medal from the Secretary of the United States Navy. Scott was a former deacon at the Primitive Baptist Church. He was a farmer and carpenter. Scott was a sports fan but the University of Alabama was his favorite university. He gardened, fished and enjoyed working outdoors until he was around 90 years of age. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, five sisters and two grandchildren. Scott is survived by his children, Donna Hall Mitchell(Richard), Maxwell S. Hall, Jr. (Glenda), Susanne Hall Tubbs, William S. Hall(Kathy) and Roberta Dollar Hall(Bill); grandchildren Elesha Hammond Hyde(Stephen), Richard Carson Mitchell Hyde, Brandi Hall Peterson, Abby Hall Hallman, Gavin Lawler, Fletcher Tubbs(Katie), Susanna Tubbs Raley MD (Jimmy), Katlin Tubbs Jett(Creed), Brittany Hall Golden(Matthew), Leah Dollar Rainey, Loren Dollar, and Dylan Dollar; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Patterson, Kayleigh Patterson, Isaac Hyde, Magnolia Raley, Walt Raley, Noah Tubbs, Kennedy Jett, Sydney Jett, Jordan Tubbs, Christian Hall, Kaden Golden, Braxton Golden, Ryder Golden, Hannah Hall, Kyley Raney, Kayleigh Raney and Braiden Dollar as well a one great-great granddaughter. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation from 1-2pm and funeral service beginning at 2pm. Military honors and burial will follow in McCormack Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to McCormack Cemetery Maintenance Committee. The Hall family wishes to extend sincere thanks for all the prayers and expressions of condolences they have received during this difficult time. Online condolences can be made at www.newhorizonmemorial.com . New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home, Dora, AL directing.