Reverend Earnest J. Hall Jr.

Earnest Hall Jr., born December 31, 1953 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. His parents Rev. Earnest Sr. and Minnie Hall’s (both who preceded him in death) baby boy was their pride and joy and were in high expectations about his future. Shortly after Earnest Jr.’s birth (who’s nickname was Jackie) relocated to the big city “Chicago, Illinois.” Early on it was realized that Jackie looked at his father Rev. Earnest Hall Sr. as the greatest father, mentor and role model in the world. He wanted to be just like him. And so, his life was charted. Being like his father was a tall order for such a little boy. With determination, perseverance and hard work, Rev. Earnest Hall Jr. accomplished his work in the ministry at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Morgan Park under the leadership of Pastor Marcus Beckman. Rev. Hall Jr. was very excited about being able to preach and teach Gods word whenever possible. He spent lots of time becoming proficient in carpentry and other skills of renovating and refurbishing houses, just like his father. Rev. Hall Jr. was very fond of quartet singing, he had a great voice and played the bass guitar in various groups. Just recently he hosted his own gospel program on 1570 am every Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. In the early years he was a great DJ. He was an active member of Operation Push and he was a 33 degree Mason at St. Johns Temple. From his childhood until the present he collected old comic books, trains and cars. He was employed at Kates Detective Agency for many years. He took his employment at Kates as an honor. His face would beam with pride each time he wore his uniform. He loved his job and the service he could give to others. Rev. Hall Jr. was indeed a family man, he has two daughters, Ivy Douglas and Shanta Grover six grandchildren, Shavoya, Shamarrae, Tykesa, Tyrea, Marquica, and Marquice, His three great grandchildren are Saige, Levi Paisley. Rev. Hall Jr. (Jackie) was active in the lives of three generations of cousins (all are of the “Bell” family). 1st generation, Ernestine, Arlene, Rochelle. 2nd generation, Donnie (Jeanette), Charlie (Ericka) Keno, Meme, Keisha, Paris, Brandy, Andre (Evette) Damian (Charlene) Marlen, Maine, Byron (Teresa) Laura, Myshikee, April (Michael) Gwen and Felicia Bell. Martez, Wayne, Martell, Andre Jr. Kristen Annette and Shavon. His 3rd generation cousins had a special place in his heart too. They are Tanlah, Tyree, Tyreke, Dontre, Jenae, Sidney, and Madisen. The Modeliste family and the entire membership of New Hope Church and the Kates Detective Agency. His life on earth stops here on September 6, 2023 at 2:53 pm.

Reverend Earnest J. Hall Jr.

December 31, 1953 - September 6, 2023