Kary Hall
November 18th, 1964 - November 14th, 2022
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Kary's Obituary
Kary Hall, 57, of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 4 PM – 7 PM at St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Elks Club, 601 Riverview Drive, Benton Harbor. A private burial will be held at a later date at North Shore Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Kary was born on November 18, 1964 in Benton Harbor, to Lynn & Ruby (Little) Hall. He attended St. Joseph Public Schools until mid-way through his sophomore year when he moved to Arkansas and would graduate from South Side High School in 1983. From 1985 – 1989 Kary enlisted in the National Guard. He completed basic training at Fort Knox and continued training at Fort Dix until he was discharged. Kary loved being outdoors. He loved camping, canoeing, sitting around bonfires, cruising in his dingy up the St. Joe River, fishing, and tending to his gardens and he never missed a sunset. He was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and Michigan State Spartans. He also enjoyed watching nascar and going to country and rock concerts. Kary was a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy. He worked for many years as a contractor and loved helping people with their home improvement needs.
Kary is survived by his mom, Ruby Charlene Emlong, of Benton Harbor; daughter, Britni (Jacob) Radsick of Beachwood, OH; nephews, Trevor M. (Sarah) Hall of Watervliet & Carter J. (Fiancé Karissa White) Hall of Cyprus, TX; great-niece, Penelope Reign Hall; significant other, Laura "Buffy" DeLong; step mom, Ann (Ted) Mabry; pets, Jiggy, Clyde, and Louie; and significant other’s family, Nan DeLong, Chip DeLong, Scooter DeLong. He was preceded in death by his dad, Lynn Hall; brother, Michael Hall; grandparents, Leonard Little, JB Hall and, Mavis J. Hall; and Double Cousin Jimmie Little, Jr.
Kary was born on November 18, 1964 in Benton Harbor, to Lynn & Ruby (Little) Hall. He attended St. Joseph Public Schools until mid-way through his sophomore year when he moved to Arkansas and would graduate from South Side High School in 1983. From 1985 – 1989 Kary enlisted in the National Guard. He completed basic training at Fort Knox and continued training at Fort Dix until he was discharged. Kary loved being outdoors. He loved camping, canoeing, sitting around bonfires, cruising in his dingy up the St. Joe River, fishing, and tending to his gardens and he never missed a sunset. He was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and Michigan State Spartans. He also enjoyed watching nascar and going to country and rock concerts. Kary was a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy. He worked for many years as a contractor and loved helping people with their home improvement needs.
Kary is survived by his mom, Ruby Charlene Emlong, of Benton Harbor; daughter, Britni (Jacob) Radsick of Beachwood, OH; nephews, Trevor M. (Sarah) Hall of Watervliet & Carter J. (Fiancé Karissa White) Hall of Cyprus, TX; great-niece, Penelope Reign Hall; significant other, Laura "Buffy" DeLong; step mom, Ann (Ted) Mabry; pets, Jiggy, Clyde, and Louie; and significant other’s family, Nan DeLong, Chip DeLong, Scooter DeLong. He was preceded in death by his dad, Lynn Hall; brother, Michael Hall; grandparents, Leonard Little, JB Hall and, Mavis J. Hall; and Double Cousin Jimmie Little, Jr.
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