Philip Leroy Hall, "Pop," "Paw Paw," "Farmer Hall," of Vero Beach passed away peacefully on August 15, 2014 with family at his side. He was born on September 22, 1933 in Weirsdale, FL, to the late Leonard J. and Agnes D. Hall.

After High School he served in the United States Navy. Having learned the craft of citrus budding at the knee of his father, it became a life long passion, both as a hobby and a good source of income. At one point he was considered the best budder in the State.

He was also an entrepreneur and owned his own businesses for many years. All while being the best "squawk" man at Piper Aircraft for many years.
He was very good with his hands, building things he needed around his property. If he needed something that couldn't be bought, he would just buy the needed material and build it himself. He was very knowledgeable and a passionate vegetable gardener.

He was a member of the Vero Beach Masonic Lodge and a Shriner.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 50 years, Faustine "Jackie" Hall, a sister, Shirley Hall and a brother, Billy Hall.
Survivors include, a sister, Margaret Reid, and her husband, Scott of Oviedo, FL, a brother, Bobby Hall, and his wife Cleo, of Wilmington, NC, son, Greg Hall, and his wife, Pat, daughter, Karen Patton, son, Gary Hall, all of Vero Beach, a stepdaughter, Beverly Rimes, and her husband, Steve, of Vero Beach, a stepson, Alan Sims, and his wife, Jill, of Ocala, FL, twenty one grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
No services are planned at this time. Friends who wish may sign the guestbook at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.