Charles Hall

Charles Tomas Hall, 106, died peacefully in his sleep on July 11, 2014 in Colorado Springs, CO surrounded by his loving family.

In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center, Grace United Methodist Church, Olathe Library, or Salvation Army.

Charles T. "Tom" Hall was born in New Albany, KS to the late Chloe and Charles Hall on January 26, 1908. He had three sisters, Mary, Anna Ruth, and Isabelle who preceded him in death. He grew up on a farm and went to school initially in New Albany and later Fredonia, KS. He then graduated from Kansas State University in 1932 in Agricultural Management.

Tom worked as the County Agricultural Agent in Wilson County, KS, his home county, directly out of college. He then transferred to Jefferson County, KS where he met and married, Hazel Margaret Brown on May 4, 1935 in Perry, KS. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2008. Tom and Hazel moved to Olathe, KS in 1939 where he became the Johnson County Agricultural Agent. Two of his passions as county agent were working with the American Royal and the Johnson County Fair. He remained in that position until he retired in 1973 and shortly thereafter, went to work for the First National Bank of Olathe as the agricultural representative. He enjoyed his time there working with the people and meeting new clients on a daily basis and retired from the bank at the age of 96.

Tom was a proud citizen of Olathe and was always a passionate advocate not only for the city but also for his 4-H groups, his farmers, and his church. He has been a member of the First United Methodist Church all of his life and served the church in many capacities. He has been a member of the Olathe Rotary for over 70 years and has served as president of the organization as well as chairmen of multiple committees. He has also been a member of the Masons for over 75 years. He worked on many local boards including the Olathe Library Board, the Salvation Army, the First National Bank, and the Olathe Hospital Board. He was also honored by the Chamber of Commerce in 2004 as Citizen of the Year.

He is survived by his daughter, Joan Roda of Colorado Springs and her husband Dan, as well as his granddaughters Korri Thibault and husband Martin, Kristen Genson and husband Andy, and great grandsons, Brady and Brendan Thibault and Jarek and Maddox Genson. He will be missed by all.