Submitted by: Georgia Gill-Elkins

Harry Jefferson "Bud" Hall Jr July 22, 1947 - Dec. 1, 2012

MISHAWAKA - Harry Jefferson "Bud" Hall Jr., age 65, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Hospice House in Elkhart; his children were present. Bud was born July 22, 1947, in Mishawaka, to the late Harry J. Sr. and Sarah M. (Perkins) Hall. Bud served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1970. Surviving are his children, April (Ron) Shaw and Jason (Lori) Hall. Bud is also survived by his 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Louise Hall. There will be no visitation and services will be private. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Bud was employed locally as a welder, and later as a courier and driver. He held certificates for welding, motorcycle mechanics, and transportation training, and was a member of the Gold Prospectors of America and the South Bend Airplane R/C Club. He also enjoyed being outdoors, spending his time hunting and fishing. His children referred to him as just a simple man. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Hospice, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, Indiana 46637. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on December 4, 2012