Estill Hall Jr. (Cotton)

Estill Hall Jr. (Cotton), age 88, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born in Viper, KY on April 29, 1936 to the late Sarah and Estill Hall.

Cotton loved UK Basketball, OSU Football and gardening. He worked as a candy maker for over 60 years. He worked for Dayton Nut Company, Friesinger's Chocolates and Rikes Candy Company.

Cotton was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Gail Hall and his faithful companion, AJ.

Cotton was survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lena Ruth Hall; his children, Virgil Hall (Sandi Pohlman-Hall), Rhonda (John) Pittenger, Stephen Hall and Michael (Donna) Hall; grandchildren, Brandon, Chase (Jackie), Amanda, Vincent and Rafael (Katie); great-grandchildren, Abgail, Carli, Hannah, Corvin, Gavin, Layla, Eddie, Maggie and his sister-in-law, Sue Calton. He is also survived by his loving companion, Bennie.

Visitation Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm with services to follow, all at Newcomer Funeral Home - North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd Dayton, OH 45424.

Cotton will be laid to rest at Dayton Memorial Park.