Pastor Samuel Hall

Pastor Samuel C. Hall, 64, of Magnolia, MS departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his residence in Magnolia, MS. 5:00pm-7:00pm visitation Thursday, July 9, Collins Grove Freewill Baptist Church, visitation continuing Friday July 10, 10:00am-11:00am East Fernwood MB Church Rev. JJ Wilson Pastor, Bishop Lawrence Hall Officiating. Internment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pastor Samuel Charles Hall was the first-born child of the late Reverend Eugene Hall and Mary born on December 28, 1961. “Pearl” Williams Hall. Sam was a devoted husband, pastor, father, papa, paw-paw, godfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Eugene and Mary Lee Hall; Grandparents, Mother-in-law, Mildred Bates; Father-in law, Woodrow Bates; 3 brothers, James and John Hall and Wilfus Bates; one sister, Rachel Prater. Sam was a 1979 graduate of South Pike High School. He furthered his education at the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi, and Louisiana State University. He began his working career at Popeyes Fried Chicken. After graduating from college, he went on to work at Trustmark and Pike County National Bank. After his tenure at Pike County National Bank, he embarked on his dream: CEO and Founder of First Unity Federal Credit Union. He served as Pastor of Collin Grove Freewill Baptist Church and Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He was co-founder and a board member of The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Mississippi. He was elected as Supervisor - Pike County District 2. He was also a member of the South Pike School Board. Sam was the co-owner of Car Quest Auto Parts, partner of Hall Brothers Auto Sales and High-Tech Auto Repair. His heartfelt desire was to help people. He wanted to be able to help “those people” that just needed to get on their feet. Sam leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of 44 years, Celester Bates Hall; two sons, Damarus (Presla) Hall, Danarus (Candace) Hall of Magnolia, MS; one daughter, DeLorean Hall of Magnolia, MS; one grandson, Damarus “Jr.” Hall; 3 granddaughters, Makiya, Payton, and Paris Hall, all of Magnolia, MS; 2 goddaughters, Randie Karol Wells of Herndon, VA and CraNeisha Moses of McComb, MS; three brothers, Dale (Brenda) Hall, Eric Hall, and Lawrence Oliver (Keisha) Hall, all of Magnolia, MS; three sisters, Grace Hall Moses, LaKetha Hall, and Lanette (Casey) Washington, all of Magnolia, MS Extended siblings: nine sisters, Yvonne Tate, Shanell Bates, Daphne Bates, Trudie (Marcus) Steptoe, and Val Bates Guilford of Magnolia, MS; Naomi Bates of Aurora, Colorado; Mai Bates, of Sterling, Virginia; Sheila Bates of Herndon, Virginia, and Lisa Ruff of Hattiesburg, MS; four brothers, Nolan (Dorothy) Bates and Anthony Bates of Magnolia, MS, Frederick Bates of Folsom, California; Robert Prater of Benicia, California; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Care and Compassionate Service Entrusted to Peoples Undertaking Co.

Pastor Samuel Hall

December 28, 1961 - July 2, 2026