Daniel W. Hall, 48 of Boonville, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2013 following an automobile accident on Route 46, Boonville.
He was born on June 17, 1965 in New Hartford, NY a son of Robert and Ann Otter Hall. He grew up in Old Forge and graduated from Town of Webb High School in 1983. He operated the Arco Gas Station with his father in Old Forge. He was employed with Herkimer County Highway Department, Old Forge and a trail groomer in Old Forge at the Packer Shack. He also operated a logging and firewood business.
Dan was employed at Davidson Chevrolet, Boonville for over twenty years in the sales department. In May of 2004 Dan married Deborah Nichols.
Dan enjoyed horseback riding at Adirondack Corral, NASCAR racing and his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. He loved his canine companions, especially Bear, who was at his side constantly. He was a member of the Boonville Elk’s Lodge and a past member of the Old Forge Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah; his former wife, Sharon Nahor and their two daughters, Heather Hall of Verona and Cindy Hall of Florida; his mother and stepfather, Ann and Jim Eisenhut of Waterville; his father and stepmother, Robert and Ann Hall of Big Moose; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Brenda Hall of Edinburg, PA; one sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Tim Glisson of Manlius, NY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Patty Nichols of Spencer, MA; nieces , nephews and many friends; his 4-H family of past and present and special friend, Michelle Bailey (Red).
A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 21 at Mills Funeral Home, 301 Post St., Boonville with Rev. Sean O’Brien officiating. Burial will be in Boonville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Steven Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio Drive, Utica, NY 13502 or the Boonville Town office for the dog shelter, 13149 State Route 12, Boonville, NY 13309.
For an online message of sympathy please go to www.mills funeralhomes.com.
