BENTON — Don Kenneth Hall,

age 81, of Benton, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was born January 10, 1940 in Louisiana. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Dewey Hall and Alice Marie Hall; daughter, Renee Hall; and two sisters, Dolores Tucker and Patsy Justice.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Jo Ann Hall; son, Greg Hall and his wife, Nancy, of Benton; sister, Shirley Williams of Benton; half-sister, Betty Gail Fuqua of Louisiana; and a half-brother, Ronnie Hall of Texas.

Don was a family man who enjoyed working on his Brangus cattle ranch and helping people any way he could. He was co-owner and Pharmacist at Smith-Caldwell Drug Store for almost four decades starting in 1962. His motto was, “You need to accomplish something every day,” and he lived that almost every day of his life. Don was a living example of fairness, honesty and loyalty to all. He always strived to be the best that he could be. He cared deeply for his many friends at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church where he was a longtime member.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers of Pleasant Hill Senior Services and Arkansas Hospice for their compassionate care. Special appreciation to Smith-Caldwell Drug Store and Holly Hodges.

There will be an open visitation from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4 at Ashby Funeral Home.

The family will hold a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerry Westerman, 16076 Highway 70, Benton, Ark. 72019. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.