Tom T. Hall Obituary

I meet tom t at a show and was invited to his his house the day after a thanks giving. Never forget meeting him.

Rest In Paradise Tom T. Hall. Thank you for the permanent imprint you left on our lives, for all the hope and love you gave us. The echoes of your legacy will be loud and clear in so, so many songs that have yet to be sung. I never met this man but he was there for me when nobody else was. Thank you so much sir. Prayers and condolences to his family. Love from Los Angeles CA

I really liked the song "Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine" from the first I heard it. I think he knew what life was all about! I am so sorry he passed on and hope he's at peace.

I wish we would have met one more time before you left us ..

Does anybody know if it rained at his funeral?

Tom Hall was a talented Country Music singer-songwriter, yet he was inducted to Hall of Fame. He wrote the international pop crossover "Harper Valley PTA" was recorded by Jeannie C. Riley in 1968. The anthem about a single mom inspired a movie and Tv-series starring Barbara Eden. I do remember growing up I saw the movie, watch it on Tv along I love the music to Harper Valley PTA! He will be missed, yet never be gotten. We all know he is in a good place now. RIP ENTERAL

One of the greatest country song writers of all time. It was always an honor to perform one of his songs. He had a way of interpreting a story that just stood out. In the Same league as Kris Kristoferson.

I grew up listening to Tom T while all my friends were listening to Van Halen. All his song are a big part of my life and I'm making sure my kids get a chance to listen as well.

I`m a 74 Danish fan of Tom T. since 1970, and met him in 2004 in Nashville , and lucky I still have his songs to listen to. R.I.P

I found out just today that a old friend has passed away. For some reason I can not stop the tears that flow from my heart. I raised my children to sing with me. Humor and a smile served all the verses of " Sneaky Snake ''.
As we got older I found out that his songs had new meanings to me. Meanings that became even more personal and private as I aged. I found that there was a song for every generation in my life and I felt that Tom T seemed to know what the everyday man was living. Our private passions, fears, mistakes, and achievements were all addressed by him. He shared his life with us and reflected a truth we all could live with. He was a man.

Saddened

Good friend! We shared some good times, jokes, and overall bio stories.

Thank you Tom for all the wonderful music and memories! God bless you! Rest in peace. Love, Marshall and Rose Coyle.

I knew Tom T hall when I was a teenager I enjoyed his singing and song riding It's so sad to hear of his passing

For someone I never met, you were my best friend through your music. I hope it rains at my funeral. Thank you! You will live forever! Bill Reiff

I met Tom T. Hall in 1990 when he came into our restaurant in Roswell, Ga. We sat and talked and drank a couple of beers together. I will never forget what a nice person he was or his music. Rest in peace.

I grew up listening to his music with my mom so very sad to learn of his passing. I’m sure God
Has you singing in heaven. Rip Tom

Loved Tom T Hall and his wonderful music. We all shed a tear.

Thank you for being the friend that you were. Even though we never met, I still feel like I knew you.

As a small 5yo I had the pleasure of watching you perform at our local fair and to top that off I was able to meet you and get your autograph. I love was the biggest hit about that time and it was the time I fell in love with country music. I'm now 55 and still love your music as well as all country music. Thank you from that little girl from 50 years ago. God bless your family in their time of vrief

I understand that I am no one to Tom T. Hall; but has always been special to my dad and me. My Daddy was Raymond Lee Little from Morehead, Rowan County Kentucky. I think some shirt tail cousin of some sort. Daddy and I would listen to Mr. Hall and smile and laugh. I am sorry for your and the world's loss.

Tom T. Hall will be was a wonderful story teller according to his songs that he wrote. I loved, & enjoyed listening to every one his songs. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by his friends & loved ones but I'm also certain his music & songs will live on. May you RIP in God's bosom, Tom T.

My condolences.

I spent a great night of music withTom at The Saxon Hotel Peterborough UK. A gentleman of great talent who showed kindness & gave time to my friends & I. It was 5.30 in the morning when we retired to our beds. This memory is a golden thread in my tapestry of life. Thanks Tom.

Tom T. Hall will be missed! I loved all his so gs n sren him perform a couplr times. We seen him one time at his ranch as he mended a fence!!
My prayers n condolences to wife n family.❤

Thank you for the songs you wrote you will be missed . We will always rennet you Rip.

My heart hurt to hear of your passing. I listen to your music before and after work.
My you rest in peace.
Tracy

Mine and my families sincerest sympathies.
Thank you for the great music mr.hall; r.i.p
God Bless You!!!!!!!!!!

We stiil listen & learn to his wisdom.
Rest Easy Tom.

I can remember as a kid waking up and listening to our local radio station play "Old dogs and children and watermelon wine". Thanks for the music. RIP Tom T Hall.

To the family of Tom T. Hall,

Your loved one, Tom The Storyteller Hall has left a full legacy that can never be forgotten! His versatile singing and storytelling talent will always be listened to and enjoyed by many for generations.

During these difficult times keep thinking about the good things in your life. You are not alone and the power of prayer can help you to get the courage you will need to face difficult times.

My condolences to the family of Tom T. Hall. May God comfort each of you at this difficult time.

R.I.P Storyteller, the impact you're music has had on my life is undeniable. The album Ultimate Collection has really had a life changing impact after I first heard it 2 years ago as a Freshman in high school. I'm fortunate enough to have been fan during your life time although I've been a fan only since 2017.
Thanks for all the great stories you told Tom T!
Justin Churchey- Hanson

Mr Hall was a big hit at The Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville, Texas. He was a fantastic writer, singer and entertainer. I am so glad I got to hear several times.

Sympathy to the family. Tom T. there are no words to express what your music has meant. Rest In Peace

So sorry for your loss. I got the pleasure to hear him sing live in Dry Ridge, Ky in my younger days. Still have the newspaper clipping as a small town, it was exciting when someone famous came to town. He was so nice and gracious, still listen to his music. May God bless his family.

My condolences to his family. He was one of my favorite country singers, and I especially
loved his song-story of Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine, Ge was a great one!

You will be greatly missed. Rest easy

Every time I hear a Tom T. Hall song is like the very first time. Rest with God. Thanks for the stories.

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

Tom-

Thanks for the summer of '72. Your having a first class license started a friendly competition that began when I obtained my FCC 3rd Class Operator's Permit and continued when we each became published authors. (You authored more books than I did, but you were at a slight advantage. Small wonder you asked me the definition of "work-for-hire.")

I'll always be indebted to you and Porter Waggoner for granting an interview when I was a WPLN Radio anchor/reporter. What a thrill it was to know I "made network" when the conversation aired on National Public Radio (NPR).

May you be smiling whenever you remember April 1, 1944.

REST IN PEACE YOU GREAT STORY TELLER!!! I love you stories and music may Our Loving God Give You Eternal Peace.

Dear Tom T.Hall Family.may Tom T.Hall rest in peace.best faith/rory

Great man, great singer and performer. Will be missed.

Every morning I woke up to Country music, and when I heard Tom T Hall, I knew it was going to be a great day! Will miss him dearly. Rest In Peace, sweet man!

Clayton Delaney must be slapping his knee with joy at you showin' up at the party. Love you always & you'll be sorely missed...Gary Boucher. Edmonton, Alberta. Canada

Still grieving the loss of the man who wrote the story of my life over the decades. My wife and I were true "Hall Heads," as T called us. We followed his tour locations for many years and were so blessed to really get to him personally--being backstage and on the bus repeatedly, having lunch and appearing onstage with him a couple times. I hunted pheasants with Michel Vincent, the fiddle player with The Storytellers, for several years in South Dakota. He is irreplaceable.

We are broken hearted to hear of the passing of Tom T he brought us joy in the very bad times. We will never forget him We will pray for him and Miss Dixie and his son Dean Larry and Mary Harrison

Tom T. Hall expressed kindness,and respect to the Mt Pisgah UM Church family. His visits and singing were enjoyed by the congregation. Allowing our choir to record with him, "Me and Jesus" was an amazing opportunity. Rest peacefully our,Friend. Melody Hayes

So sorry for the loss of your dear one, Mr. Tom Hall. His great talent will always be remembered. Please accept my sincere condolences.

U will be Missed greatly! I love all ur story songs! Listens to U as a kid growing up an clear tell today!

Sending my deepest condolences to Tom T. Hall’s family and friends. We have lost a true national treasure with his sudden passing, and he will be missed terribly by all of his fans.
Whenever I hear my absolute favorite song—Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine—tears will come to my eyes.
Rest In Peace Tom. Now you can again sing with so many greats who have gone before you—Charley Pride, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, etc.
You will never be replaced.
Sincerely, Sally Cote

Sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort as you grieve.

The last full week the Opry played at the Ryman before moving in the early 70s we took my Mother down from Missouri to the Friday Night Opry and Mr. Hall performed. Just Him and his guitar but he made it look so effortless and looked like a person that was enjoying his craft. R.I.P. Tom T.

From a lifelong fan I would just like to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of Tom T. He was a genius songwriter whose work will always be loved the world over. ❤

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Tom T Hall. What a beautiful legacy he has left. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn your loss. Philippians 4:7

You have been a huge part of my life with timeless music that will live on forever in my heart. Thank you for the music! Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family.

Old dogs , children and water melon wine, words to live by Rip Tom

A good man has gone home. ♥

I'm saddened on Tom's passing. His voice offered a ray of calm in all his songs. I'm sure he is jammin in the heavens above. Tom's musical talent he offered to the country music setting could not be measured, PRICELESS.
My heartfelt condolences for Tom's family friends and his listeners.

Both.....I have great memories of this wonderful country boy, especially when we were so lucky to have him in the Roanoke area, way before he went big time. He was in Mcgraw's Recording location in Salem Va nearly everyday and was on the air at WBLU along with my husband Jolly Don McGraw. We Had so much fun while he was here in college . He was writing songs then, but not singing/recording. He practiced new songs he wrote, in the studio and I said to him one day. "Tom why don't you record your own songs"? He replied , I have smoked so long, I would never do good at recording. So he finished his course at college and left the area. It wasn't too long after that he became one of the best country music artists and was a hit to say the least. I love the memories he left with us and he will be greatly missed. "Rest in Peace Dear Friend"

Tom was a memorable singer - song writer. Only a week ago, I recommended Tom T. Halls songs for an upcoming important function. Will continue to remember.
David Blades

I saw tom t hall back in 1970 and i saw him on the grand ole opry tom will be miss thank you for all the music. That you gave us so rip my buddy. I am playing his record.

My wife and I enjoyed Tom's music for years on end!! Thoughts/Condolences/Prayers to his Family and Friends!! He will be greatly missed!! But bless-His-Heart, he sure did leave us some great music!! Rest-In-Peace Ton!! We will see you again before long in Heaven!! GOD bless his family!!

Thank You so much for all your music over the year Prayers to the family during this time.

We used to listen to him when I was a little girl. My mom and dad had several of his albums. We loved "Sneaky Snake", "400 Hogs" and "Watermelon Wine". He will be missed. I'm from Kentucky as well.

I love ur music my son new u MR Tom and told me what a great person U were rest in peace u did great mr TOM T U will be missed

Thank you Tom .
Old dogs remember their friends as do young children. &
Watermelon wine forever. . God is truly a. Music lover as he has
Called you home. We will always think of you when we hear your
Music . Your passing leaves a big hole in a lot of hearts.
Robert Curtiss
Michigan

R in p

David holden

What a talented singer and performer, a true legend if country music. Sincere sympathies to the Hall family. May God be with you all at this very difficult time of your loss.

I am so sad hearing this news. I send my sympathies and prayers to his friends and family. My Mom and I used to listen to him all the time - Watermelon wine and I like beer : ) RIP Tom T. Hall!

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

One of my very favorite songwriters and artists. His style of "storytelling" has inspired me in my attempts to write songs. His style conveyed feelings along with experiences... some true... some fiction. The epitome of storytelling songwriting certainly has to be HARPER VALLEY P.T.A., but the light is bright in other compositions also. Irvin Lynn Beckman (a/k/a The Ole Word-Slinger).

Tom T. Hall- What a wonderful talent! His songs covered the gamut of emotions from "I Like Beer" to "Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine." Tom T. has left us with an incredible musical legacy for future generations to enjoy. My sympathy and condolences on the passing of a genuine class act.

Rip Tom t hall you will be missed dearly and your music will play on and on forever

R.I.P Tom t.

Amazing song writer ❤

Such a Wonderful Song Writer and Traditional Country Singer. They All just about leaving us. So Much Talent. But God makes No Mistakes. May God be with his Famiky. Mr Tom T Hall, u were definitely a Big Part of my Family. U will Not be Forgotten. May God be with your Family as they Face the Days ahead and your Friends and Fans. Until we Mert again, RIP

Rest in Peace Mr. Tom T. Hall. Your songs touched the lives of many. I grew up listening to you while my Dad & I shot pool. He'd often sing along with you. Those were precious times "twogether." You were one of his favorite artists, so naturally you became one of my favorites. "Old Dogs & Children and Watermelon Wine" is my favorite & never fails to stir my heart. "Back When We Were Young" and "That's How I Got to Memphis" were also cherished along with so many others. Thank you for sharing your talents & your life with America. If you're allowed to give concerts in Heaven... look for my Dad in the first row!

I knew Tom Hall for nearly a half-century. Longer than little more than a handful of those who are still alive.

Tom was, initially, a mentor. Then, in a classic case of role reversal, I became a maternal figure, believing I could convince him to quit drinking (“It’s part of the culture.”) and smoking (“If I quit smoking I wouldn’t be sexy. You wouldn’t want me not to be sexy, would you?”)

Eventually he did both. On his own.

Tom’s excesses were coping mechanisms borne of early and later life trauma and loss. I don’t think he ever processed any of it. (“Oh, that happened a long time ago.”)

Then again, he would occasionally blurt out something so personal that even an intimate might suggest was too much information.

Tom wrote a memoir because writing a comprehensive autobiography, for all the joy in his life, would have been too painful. But when I indicated that those who knew him best were expecting more from that memoir, suggesting specific sins of omission, Tom snapped “Who are the gods of submission?”

He had a point. Tom may have been born without the introspective gene, but he took justifiable pride in his songs and novels, his truest means of self-expression. Thus his creativity is Tom’s gift to all- be they those whose relationships with Tom were transactional, the fewer who shared a transformative bond and those whom he never met- who mourn.

I've always loved the music that Tom T. Hall wrote. I finally got to see him in 1971 a bar in Madera, California when I was going to the FAA school there and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen.

Thanks for all the wonderful stories you left us in song, T. Your knack for recognizing a story worth telling and that clear voice with which you delivered it probably made you America’s greatest 20th century storyteller.

From Clayton Delaney to Old Dogs to Sopchoppy, I soaked in every song you ever wrote. With you gone, Who’s Gonna Feed Them Songs? Rest easy, dear Sir. May God bless your soul.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Your songs will be remembered.

I got to see Tom T perform in Atlanta,Ga back in 1974 and have been a fan since.He was a gem

Loved his music, especially Old Dogs and Children and Watermellon Wine. You will be missed Mr Hall. Rest In Peace and God’s blessings to your family.

Rest in peace tom t. It's been a long journey for you. My condolences to your family and friends. Jeff shively salem va former concierge at wsls/wslc radio worked for your friend in the roanoke days ed Smith aka king edward iv. Inspiration for your song the time I almost starved to death in roanoke va.ode to a pound of ground round. Rest my friend rest you've earned it.

Thank you Tom for all the songs and all the records you made
They made me very happy for many years I will always Remember you
And I hope you are with all the believers under the alter in Heaven
Rest In The peace of or Lord Jesus Christ

We are all very sad to lose a love one. My condolences to the family members and your friends.

Godspeed Tom, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful and unforgettable music memories. "The Storyteller" indeed. Now eternally "Storytelling" in the Ultimate Venue.

Rest Tom, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.

Listened to his songs on the radio over the years.

Rip Tom T you will be missed

Old dogs care about even when you make mistakes, God bless little children while their still too young to hate. Best lines ever written in a song.

He was a huge inspiration of my writing style when I write country music songs

Loved Tom T. Hall's singing. Old Dogs & Children & Watermelon Wine is one of my favorite songs of his. I loved it when he came here to Juneau, Alaska to sing for us. He was awesome. He is missed..