Calvin M. "Gator" Hall

Calvin M. "Gator" Hall, 70, of North Port, FL, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, Monday May 5, 2014 at Charlotte Harbor Healthcare in Port Charlotte. He was born July 26, 1943 in Arcadia, FL., to E. Murry and Margaret Hall. Calvin graduated Charlotte High School in 1962. In 1962, he married Karen S. LeMunyon, and were happily married for 50 years before her passing last year. Calvin was aptly nicknamed "Gator" for his love of University of Florida football. His favorite pastime was watching or attending Gator football games, along with bowling. Calvin was an accomplished, avid bowler, where he received a 300 ring for a perfect game. After graduation, Calvin found plumbing to be his niche, working at Whitey's Plumbing from 1970 to 1981 before he ventured out in 1982 to form, you got it, "Gator Plumbing". He often said of his experience at Whitey's Plumbing, "that was the hardest working man I have ever met", and that the experience laid the ground work for his work ethic. In 2004, with his son, Steven, they formed Sandlot Plumbing, Inc., where he was Vice President until his retirement in 2006. Calvin was also Sexton of the Charlotte Harbor Cemetery and Trustee for the Trinity United Methodist Church for a number of years. He was also a "Charter Member" of the Charlotte County Gator Club. Karen & Calvin loved to travel, generally by car, to New Orleans, LA, Norfolk, VA Washington, DC and Gainesville, FL., stopping along the way to sample the local cuisine and always searching for gifts for the kids. A special thank you to Charlotte Harbor Healthcare for their tireless care, love and compassionate treatment of Calvin. He was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 2005. He was loved by all the residents and staff and will be greatly missed by all. Calvin is survived by his three children; son, Steven (Diana) Hall; two daughters, Shellee (Cindy Booher), Ashlee (Jack) Donlan; grandchildren, Jake, Colbee, Shelbi, Brice, Brady, and his sister; Jewell (Larry) Kantner. He was preceded in death by his wife; Karen S. Hall. The family will receive friends 5 to 7pm, Friday, May 16, 2014 at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. A funeral service to be held 10 am on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church, at the corner of Seneca and Parmely in Charlotte Harbor. Burial to follow at Charlotte Harbor Cemetery. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.