William "Bill" Hall
William "Bill" Hall, former operator of the Town and Country Restaurant in North Chattanooga, died March 15, 2017, in Panama City, Fla.
A native of Chattanooga, TN, graduate of the McCallie School and Emory University, Bill spent his life as an entrepreneur in the hospitality and real estate industries. With the Town and Country Restaurant in Chattanooga, Town and Country Residences in Panama City, and PoFolks Restaurants in Panama City, Bill was a distinguished member of the community, and generous to all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jay; son, Bill, Chattanooga, TN; daughters Jan Cox (Don) Panama City, FL; Jill Acosta (Joe) Meridian, MS; step-son Dr. Chuck Cluxton (Tali) Panama City, FL; Scott Cluxton, Jupiter, FL; sister Jean Lawson (Longview, TX); long-time business partner Peter Sostheim; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Foreste Hall, sister Margaret Harris, and beloved daughter, Amy Hall.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 18, at Grace Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m., with his grandson, Pastor Adam Mabry and Rev. Dr. Gary Cecil officiating. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Science and Discovery Museum of Northwest Florida and The Panama City Center for the Arts.
Arrangements are by Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries.