Lyle “Ned” Hall, 81, died Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 9:38 a.m. at his residence, in Ada, Ohio. 

He was born on March 31, 1935, in Alger, Ohio to Lyle F. and Lecta (Gossard) Hall. They are both deceased. On Nov. 4, 1955, he married Betty L. Gross and she survives in Ada.       

Ned retired in 1991from the Lima Ford Engine Plant. He was a social member of the Ada VFW Post #9381, the Indian Lake Moose Post # 1533 and the Indian Lake Eagles Post #3615. Ned enjoyed retirement at Indian Lake and the time he spent with his children and grandchildren, taking long walks and visiting with people. Ned never knew a stranger.

Survivors also include 4 sons: Jeff (Maria) Hall of Dola, Mike (Sarah) Hall of Lima, Gary “Joey” (Angie) Hall and Greg Hall both of Ada; 2 daughters: Cheryl (Denny) Simon and Donna (Cris) Bowsher both of Ada; 11 grandchildren: Kim Simon, Jared Simon, Chad (Maggie) Bowsher, Kendra (Dalton) Bass, Colton Hall, Spencer, Warren and Hannah Hall, Rob and Ryan Hall and Luke Thompson; 2 step- grandchildren: Bart Webb and Lance Reffitt; 3 great grandchildren: Jordan and Eli Hall and Zadin Reffitt.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Norman Hall and a sister: Susan Hall.        

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Pastor Thomas Dearth officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.

Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Rita’'s Hospice, 959 West North Street, Lima, Ohio 45805 and/or Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Childrens Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205.