Kenneth Earl HallWest Frankfort, IL Kenneth Earl Hall, 74, of West Frankfort, IL, died at 7:03 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 at his home. Mr. Hall was born on November 8, 1937 in Akin, IL the son of Earl Spencer and Helen (Hall) Spencer. Kenneth owned E & H Distributing and Novelty Sales and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Akin Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed playing golf. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and was a good father and grandfather. Surviving relatives include six children, Carol Hall, Benton, IL, Ralph Hall, West Frankfort, IL, Michael Bates, Shelbyville, KY, Patrick Bates, California, Jacqui Bates, Shelbyville, KY, Jim Bates, Wisconsin Dells, WI, six grandchildren, Kelsey Bates, Kelsi Martin, Brad Martin, Patrick Martin, Charlie Bates, Jamie Bates, cousins, John and Judy Overturf, Benton, IL and several nieces, nephews, and other cousins. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Nyla Mae Summers, Velma J. Coons, and Carolyn Sue Wallace. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Revs. John Overturf and Derrick Cairel officiating. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL with military rites performed by the Benton American Legion and V.F.W. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Kenneth Hall will be accepted at the funeral home. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.