Richard Thomas Hall (Dick) of Branson passed away at 84.

Branson, MO - Richard Thomas Hall (Dick) was born on November 7th, 1939, and was called home surrounded by his family on February 18th, 2024, at the age of eighty-four. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Gloria Hall, daughter, Donna Leckrone (Jim), daughter Barbara Brown (Dewayne), granddaughter Amanda Leckrone, granddaughter Sarah Leckrone (Joesph), granddaughter Audrey Middleton (Alex). He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Gwendolyn, his siblings, Cecil, James, George, Wayne, and Caroline. 

Dick humbly served 20 years in the Navy and retired as a Lieutenant, USN. He was an original founder of Blue Eye United Methodist Church.  He was the owner/president of Branson Realty, Inc., the president of the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors, president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Lion’s Club in Blue Eye, served on the Salvation Army Board in Branson and many other organizations.

Dick was a calm, comforting, and wise man. He was a believer of Christ and loved reading scripture. Through trials and tribulations he remained the family's harbor, refuge, and safety. Family was of the utmost importance to him--he was a loving husband, dad, and Poppa. He was an avid gardener, world traveler, bird watcher, reader, believer, leader, and a friend to many. He never knew a stranger. Everything he did was done with grace and honesty and without fanfare.

As we write this today, we are heartbroken, longing for one more story, one more text or call, or even one more joke. But today, we are doing our best to do what you taught us which is surrounding our family during this time with love.

We will think of you every time we hear a story about the Navy.

We will hear your laughter echoing throughout the home.

We will smell the flowers and remember your passion for gardening.

We will taste your famous pork and beans and spaghetti.

We will remember your wisdom.

Thank you for being an anchor for the family. 

Thank you for your love, grace, and kindness. 

Thank you for your eighty-four years of love. 

Your legacy lives on in the countless lives you touched with your kindness and love for The Lord.

A visitation for Richard Thomas Hall will be held on February 22nd from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Snapps Funeral home with services to follow at 2:00pm.  Burial will full military honors will be in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.