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Edward Hall
EDWARD MURRAY HALL
North English
Edward Murray Hall was born March 9, 1954, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Murray Edward and Doris Joan (Oldis) Hall. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1972. Ed worked for Metro Ready Mix as a concrete truck driver for many years before retiring in 2017. On Sept. 15, 2018, Ed was united in marriage to Brenda Lee Haines at their home near North English. He enjoyed playing games on his phone, researching the Bible, working on old cars and going to car shows. Ed died on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Mercy Iowa City at the age of 67 years.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda of North English; three stepchildren, Christina (Blake) Graham, Cody (Lisa) Sams and Steve (Dalandra) Sams; 13 grandchildren; a sister, Carol (Tim) Tietz of Hiawatha; two nieces, Laura (Jake) Elm and Diedre (Thomas) Howe; and a great-niece Brooklyn Howe.
He was preceded by his parents and numerous aunts and uncles.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Knoll Ridge Country Club in North English. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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