Welcome Capt. Fred Hall home
Missing in action for more than 54 years, Air Force Capt. Frederick Mervyn Hall of Waynesville will return home for a memorial service and burial next week.
All of the events are open to the public, but times could change depending on weather and traffic. If you’d like to pay your respects to Hall and his family, here’s how you can do so:
Sunday, Oct. 8
Hall’s arrival will take place at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina around 1:30 p.m. before escort back to his hometown via motorcade. Under normal conditions, the drive takes about two hours. Those who wish to welcome him home are encouraged to gather near Wells Funeral Home.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
A memorial service will be held at Hall’s church, First Presbyterian, at 11 a.m. The memorial service is open to the public, but capacity is limited. At the conclusion of the memorial service, those who wish to pay their respects should line Main Street as the procession makes its way to Green Hill Cemetery. The graveside service will be open to the public, but parking can sometimes be a problem, so plan ahead. After the graveside service, a reception will be held at Wells Funeral Home. The reception will be open to the public.