Donnell Hall

October 20, 1963 - October 4, 2017

Donnell Hall quietly transitioned from this earthly realm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Palmetto Health Baptist among family. Born October 20, 1963, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Donnell was the son of Earl Hall and the late Willie Mae Savage. Educated in the North Carolina public school system, Donnell was a high school basketball standout who also enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities, working on cars, boxing, watching movies and cooking. After relocating to Columbia, Donnell was employed by the Richland County Sheriff's Department where he served for twenty-six years until his retirement. He served long enough to see his youngest son, Joshua, follow him into law enforcement. Donnell leaves to cherish precious memories his three children: Shanika (Gordon) Shephard, Brandon (Chestina) Hall, and Joshua (Takicea) Hall; eleven grandchildren: Koby Johnson, Bryson Johnson, Benjamin Shephard, Nicole Shephard, Riley Hall, Cameron Hall, Braylon Hall, Devaughn Telford, Tyrell Hall, LaNya Hall, and Gabriel Hall; his former spouse, Cathy Smalls; three siblings: Carloyn Hatch Cobb, Lula Hall, and Lynwood Hall; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss his presence in their lives.