Derek Hall

Derek R. Hall, 48, of Mooresville, passed from this life tragically and without warning in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born in Honolulu, HI on November 12, 1976, to the late Douglas Eugene Hall and Linda Darlene (Faulkenberg) Martin. The son of an enlisted soldier, Derek’s family moved every three years to accommodate their father’s career. When his mom was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she and the kids moved back to their roots in Monrovia to be closer to her parents. The third born and significantly younger than his older two siblings, Derek, was separated from the family at an early age. This turn of events taught him to become self-sufficient and resilient from an early age. A proud graduate with the class of 1994 from Morton Memorial High School, he immediately got a job working side by side with his brother, Chad, installing and finishing drywall, later securing employment with Beard Masonry in Mooresville, as well as for the Railroad. Truly a kid at heart, Derek absolutely loved to fish and enjoy the great outdoors. While he was not one to hold value in materialism, he was a collector of all things he was blessed to have, regularly giving his possessions to those in need. He reveled in the simple life, never knew a stranger, and could strike up a conversation with all who were fortunate to cross his path. An excellent cook, he was known to take random ingredients and throw them together, making a delicious meal (enough to feed an army, even though there weren’t that many there to devour his concoctions). Forever accepting and loving, he was known widely in the town of Mooresville. Derek will be forever missed for his endless giggles and heartwarming laughter. Along with his parents, Derek was preceded in death by his brother, Chad Hall He leaves behind his siblings, Lori Payton of Mooresville, Brian Hall of TX, Kristin Hall of TX; step mother, Lisa Hall of Paragon; nephews and nieces, Colton Hall of Monrovia, Jada Hall of Paragon, Larissa Short, and Kennedee Hall of Mooresville, and Landen and Teagen Ferguson of Paragon, Calvin Jacob Worrall of Mooresville, Sarah Latta (Carl) of Fillmore, and Maggie Ballard of Mooresville; great nieces and nephews, Carter and Gunner Worrall of Mooresville, Reese and Nora Latta of Fillmore. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Friends and Family Gathering to celebrate Derek and his brother Chad’s life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 4pm until 7pm at the red town building, 300 N Main St, Paragon, IN, 46166. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help the family offset funeral expenses c/o Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, 585 E. Main Street, Monrovia IN 46157, or click the following link to submit donations online https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DXS9KK56GUXTW. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Derek’s memory please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Derek Hall

November 12, 1976 - February 1, 2025