Obituary
HASS FUNERAL DIRECTORS – CLAYTON, NEW MEXICO
Michael D. Hass Phone 575-374-2211 Sharon K. Hass
DATELINE – Clayton, New Mexico
NAME: Walter Craig Hall, age 78, died on Friday, August 12, 2022, at his home in Clayton, New Mexico.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Clayton Civic Center in Clayton, New Mexico. Arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico. Please visit www.hassfuneralhome.com to view the online obituary and sign the guest book.
BACKGROUND: Walter Craig Hall was born on September 3, 1943, in Clayton, NM to James Elbert Hall and Margaret Smith Hall. He was the youngest of six children. Walter graduated from Clayton High School in 1962 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Panhandle State University. He proudly served in the New Mexico National Guard and later attended Auctioneers School in Texas. Walter was a lifelong rancher and farmer as well as working as an auctioneer for decades. He was the auctioneer at several sale barns throughout his life including Guymon, Texhoma, Dalhart, and his beloved Las Vegas, NM. In addition, he sold out many estates and historical ranches in northern New Mexico throughout the years. He loved history, antiques, artifacts, and oddities. Walter loved livestock & horses and enjoyed horse racing. He loved his family & especially his grandchildren. He spent many hours driving great distances to attend their rodeos, football games, fairs, and FFA award ceremonies. Walter was a state FFA officer in high school and a life-long supporter of youth in FFA and 4-H. He was a founding member of the Union County Youth Supporters. Later in his life, Walter served as County Commissioner for Union County. He loved his county, New Mexico, and the United States of America. He was preceded in death by his wife Florence P. Hall, his parents, Elbert & Margaret Hall, his sisters Twila Hall & Florence Hall Molgaard, and brothers Winston & Anthony Hall.
He is survived by his brother Jimmy Hall and his wife Wanna of Clayton, his sons, Shane Hall and his wife Melanie of Roswell NM, Tony Hall of La Junta CO, and daughter Micah Regan and her husband Kevin of Austin TX, grandchildren Cade Hall, Cooper Hall, Tel Ramsey, Blake Ramsey, Dray Hall, Jerni Hall, Craigan Hall, Avery Regan, and Riley Regan. He and Florence had many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch, or the Herzstein Memorial Museum in Clayton, or a charity of your choice.
