Ruby J. Hall

Ruby J. Hall, 87, formerly of Marion, was promoted to glory on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

Ruby was born September 17, 1927, in Prospect. She was a faithful soldier and volunteer of The Salvation Army Corps in Marion, Piqua and, most recently, in Van Wert, for a combined 44 years. She was the adult Sunday School teacher and League of Mercy secretary of the Marion Corps for many years, sharing the word of God with her students, shut-ins and those living in nursing homes. She loved the Christmas Toy Program and ringing the bells at the red kettles during the holidays.

Ruby brought up her children with all of them participating in Salvation Army programs. On Sunday mornings, she walked her children to the corps for Sunday School and the worship services. Two of them became Salvation Army officers (pastors). Ruby was a member of the Order of the Silver Star, which is comprised of mothers of Salvation Army officers.

Survivors include six children, Bruce Wilson of Omaha, Neb., Mark (Tammy) Hall of Marion, Major Margaret (Ron) Starnes of Warren, Pa., Major Judy (Arthur) Barter of Van Wert, Paula (Tom) Lowry of Marion and Brad Hall of Marion; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

A son, Clair Wilson; and one grandson, Samuel J. Hall; preceded her in death.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 28, at The Salvation Army, 317 W. Church St. in Marion. A private burial will follow.

There will be no calling hours.

Preferred memorials: In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make donations to their local Salvation Army.

Arrangements were made by Gunder, Hall and Folk Funeral Directors in Marion.