Jerry LaDon Hall's Obituary
Jerry LaDon Hall, at the age of 72, entered eternal rest peacefully on Saturday evening, February 3, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center of New Orleans. He was born in Magee, Mississippi on October 12, 1951, to Leonard Hall and Irma Tuggle Eldridge.
He is survived by his wife Earline Dufrene Hall of 36 years, his adoring children JeriLynn Hall Mayeur (David), Angele Chabert Kimberly (Chris) and Blayne Chabert (Ashleigh). Jerry was the proud paw paw to Raymond Mayeur, Justin Carpenter, Christian Kimberly, Alix Lambe, Savannah Calamia, Carleigh and Ryleigh Chabert, and great paw paw to Jesse Lambe. He was the younger brother of Brenda Cantrelle. Jerry will be dearly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful lifelong friends, whom he dearly loved.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father Leonard Hall, mother Irma Eldridge, stepdad Dale Eldridge, and brother Kiley Hall.
A native of Magee, and proud resident of the Northshore for over 28 years and cherished his last 6 years residing in Abita Springs. Jerry graduated from West Jefferson High School, in Harvey, Louisiana, and he received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, from Loyola University of New Orleans. Jerry’s professional and outstanding career in Law Enforcement began in Jefferson Parish and continued to St. Tammany Parish for a total of 34 dedicated years. Jerry retired as Sergeant of Homicide Division of St. Tammany. After retiring from St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Department, Jerry worked at Diversified Foods and Seasons Inc, as Manager of Internal Controls. After retirement, Jerry enjoyed marshalling and playing golf at Covington Country Club.
Jerry was a member of The St. Tammany Deputies Association and West St. Tammany Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 17. He was also a member of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana F & A. M. Covington 188, and an Envoy member of Beta Sigma Phi.
Jerry was loving, compassionate, and most of all a very caring person to all. He enjoyed spending time outdoors playing golf and indoors watching LSU games. However, his true passion was spending time with his loving family, friends, and especially spoiling his grandkids. Jerry was unique and irreplaceable, well respected and liked, and will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. His jovial spirit and tender nature will remain in the many memories of his cherished friends and family until they meet him again.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial contributions in memory of Jerry LaDon Hall to Waldheim Methodist Church. Donations may be either mailed to 77067 Highway 21, Covington, Louisiana 70435 or online at https://www.waldheimchurch.com/give.
Those who plan on attending Jerry’s wake or celebration of life, please consider LSU attire.
An evening wake will take place on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21 St Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, 70433.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington Louisiana on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow services and take place in Waldheim Church Cemetery, 77067 Highway 21, Covington, Louisiana 70435.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, (985) 892-9222, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
The Hall family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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