“font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;”>Daryl Anthony Hall was born to Vernell Hall-Peeples and Doc Hall on March 3, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan. He accepted Christ at an early age under the pastorate of Rev. Samuel Ward, Palestine Baptist Church. Daryl graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1995 and moved to Jefferson City, Missouri to attend Lincoln University. He graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology then served as a dedicated social worker in Chicago, Illinois. In 2005, he moved to Saint Louis, Missouri and joined the Saint Louis Police Academy.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Officer Hall entered the Saint Louis Police Academy as a Civilian Recruit in Training on November 28, 2005. On July 13, 2006, he graduated from the Saint Louis Police Academy and was commissioned a Saint Louis Police Officer. He served in the Sixth District from July 2006 until January 2010. On January 13, 2010, he was transferred to the Housing Authority Unit where he was currently assigned. Officer Hall also served as a coach for the Saint Louis Nites Basketball League.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Saint Louis Nites Basketball is produced in cooperation with the Metropolitan Police Department, City of Saint Louis and ARCHS. The teams consists of adult males 18 years of age and older. This highly competitive league is coached entirely by Saint Louis City Police Officers.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Officer Hall was a hard worker and often conducted self-initiated activities while at work. He enjoyed time with family and friends, playing video games, cooking, and playing basketball recreationally and in tournaments. He was a proud “Lincolnite” and police officer who served his community diligently. Officer Hall had an immense concern and care for children. His passion for life, love, his witty sense of humor and head turning swag will truly be missed.
“font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Officer Hall is survived by his mother, Vernell Peeples (stepfather JC) of Detroit, Michigan; brother, Jarees Peeples, of Alexandria, Virginia, his biological father, Doc Hall of Alabama; two stepsisters, Cynthia Wallace, and Ruby Peeples; three stepbrothers, J.C. Jr., Benjamin, and Lorenzo; aunts, Mary Love, Jacqueline Perry, of Saint Louis, Missouri, Kaotha Tate, Christine (Henry) Rucker of Greenville, Mississippi; and Ada (Jimmie) Allen of Jackson, Mississippi; uncles, Joe Love of Saint Louis, Missouri and William (Terresa) Love, Jr., of Greenville, Mississippi, cousins, Sharron Anderson and Jamar Love, of Saint Louis, Missouri, Wanda Gills of Texas, Kenneth Harris and Tiffany Bonner of Jackson, Mississippi; Darwin Tate of Ohio; and a host of other relatives. Officer Hall’s girlfriend, Tracey Arnold and close friends, Eddie Wilson, Larry Henry, Sgt. Jason Love, Robert Jordan, Chris Dawson, Christ Suttion, Felicia Curtis, Renarde Smith and Lakita Jackson will cherish the many loving and lasting memories they shared.
