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Clyburn Eugene "Gene" Hall, 86, husband of Jerry Forte Hall, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. Born in Clyde Community of Darlington County, he was the son of the late Clyburn Chapman and the late Eileen King Hall. First and foremost, Gene loved the lord, his church, and his family. He loved and cherished all of his siblings. He graduated from Hartsville High School in 1954 and Coker College with a degree in Business Management. He was proud to serve his country in the United States Army and never failed to say, "God, bless our troops," during every prayer. After his military service, he began working for Sonoco Products Company in 1960 as a chemical engineer. Various positions followed, with his retirement in 1996 as an International Division Technical Manager, which blessed and allowed him extensive travel all across the world. As a dedicated member of West Hartsville Baptist Church, he served as Deacon, Building Committee Chairman, and Pastor Search Committee member. He was a lifelong, loyal customer of Ruth's Drive-In. He enjoyed being outdoors. He loved hunting, especially for quail. As a fisherman, he enjoyed sheepshead fishing. He was an entertainer who loved to cook and grill for family and friends. He also loved conservation of the outdoors, such as creating and placing duck boxes for future habitat. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, The Outdoor Club, and Circle E Club. In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by his sons, Bobby Franklin Tyson (Faith) and Ashley Bennett Hall (Courtney) and grandson (Trace); brothers, Bobby Lynn Hall (Sandra), and Danny Dean Hall (Deb); sister, Kathy Darlene Hall Atkinson (Scott); brother-in-law, Craig R. Wilkes; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at West Hartsville Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Kevin Walters, The Rev. Dr. Bev T. Kennedy, and Mr. Wade Fletcher will officiate with burial to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Brown Pennington Atkins Funeral Home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Memorials may be made to West Hartsville Baptist Church, 1003 West Carolina Ave. Hartsville, SC 29550

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Mr. Clyburn Eugene "Gene" Hall

January 27, 1937 - January 10, 2024