Jewell Paul Hall

Jewell Paul Hall 89, of Biscoe, was born March 16, 1921. He was the tenth of thirteen children born to L.J. (Buster) and Lillie Hall of Hallville, Arkansas. Jewell died peacefully the morning of December 5, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Daisy Mae Prim Hall of Biscoe; six children, Gloria (Henry) Strohl of De Valls Bluff; Jewell "Paul" Hall Jr. (Donna) of Wynne, Arkansas; Brenda (Charles) Simpson of Biscoe; Beverly Hall Tipton of Biscoe; Sonja (Vernon) Owens of De Valls Bluff and Sherrilynn (Steve) Willeford of Biscoe; 12 grandchildren, Dana Strohl Harrison and David (Cindy) Strohl of De Valls Bluff; Paula (Bobby) Howton of Wynne; Chad Simpson and Ashli (Jerrell) Smith of Biscoe; Kyle Hall of Biscoe, Dylan (Meagan) Tipton of Carlisle and Beau Tipton of De Valls Bluff; Capt. Joshua Jewell Owens of Conway, Arkansas (currently serving with the Army National Guard Aviation Griffin Task Force in Kosovo) and Amber (Jon) Edge of De Valls Bluff; Joe Willeford and Leah (Danny) Woodall of Biscoe; brother, Chester Hall of Little Rock and sister, Iona Mae Coker of Batesville; very special brother-in-law and hunting buddy, Russell Cook of Biscoe; great-grandchildren, Amanda Ingle, Samantha Harrison, Taylor Strohl and Whitney Strohl, Jessica, Billy and Elizabeth Howton and Hunter Hall, Jared Jordon and Chloe Smith; Cody Hall, Gabe Tipton, and Kaiden Tipton, Karly Woodall and Kalli Jo Willeford; three great-grandchildren, Ross Ingle, Bryan Harrison, and Jaylee Ingle; extended family David and Bobbie Andrews of Wynne and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Jewell was a member of Biscoe First Baptist Church and served 20 years as a volunteer with Biscoe Fire Department. Jewell was preceded in death by his grandson, Paul "Aaron" Hall. Jewell grew up in the Hallville community of Prairie County. He served two years with the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) at Cass, Arkansas, near Ozark. It is through this affiliation he met his wife, Daisy Mae Prim of Ozark. They were married July 4, 1941, when she was only sixteen, and made their home in Prairie County. Jewell was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Force, April 13, 1943. He was especially proud of his service to the United States of America as a member of the 421st Squadron of the 504th Bomb Group in the Pacific Theater of World War II. His squadron was stationed on the island of Tinian and was responsible for dropping the bomb that facilitated the end of the war. Jewell was privileged to fly over the Battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay as the peace treaty was being signed. Decorations Jewell received were the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and Three Bronze Service Stars. His honorable discharge was dated November 21, 1944. He then served with the Arkansas National Guard until January 1, 1949. Jewell and Daisy operated Hall's Service Station and Garage in Biscoe until he was able to fulfill his dream of being a full time farmer. Jewell farmed cotton and soybeans. He loved the land and was innovative about trying new techniques and equipment, especially in the cotton industry. After retirement in 1982, Jewell and Daisy very much enjoyed RV camping and fishing with his siblings, Chester and Pearlene Hall, Albert and Iona Coker and Gaylon and Bernie Hall. Two of their favorite spots were the Little Red River in Arkansas and Tenkiller Lake in Oklahoma. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Biscoe First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Hazen Cemetery. All the grandchildren will serve as pallbearers with the seven grandsons serving as casket bearers. The family expresses their sincere gratitude to the staff of Chambers Nursing Home where "Grandpa" received excellent loving care and also to Baptist health Hospice who provided comfort and support to Jewell and his family during his final days. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Chambers Activity Fund, 1001 East Park, Carlisle, Ark. 72024 or Biscoe Fire Department, P.O. Box 187, Biscoe, Ark. 72017 Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obit at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.