Cedric Dayton Hall, 86, of Pierre, SD, died on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Maryhouse in Pierre.
Visitation was held Thursday, January 4, 2023, with a Rosary at Isburg Funeral Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, January 5, 2023, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery all in Pierre. The service can be viewed at Isburg Funeral Chapels | Pierre, SD Funeral Home & Cremation.
Cedric Dayton Hall, along with his Twin Brother Roderick, was born in Pierre to Virgil and Verna (Campbell) Hall on April 1, 1937. He was raised in the Joe Creek area. He attended school at Busy Bee School, St. Joseph Indian Boarding School and graduated from Stephan high school. Cedric married Lorita Lawrence, his boarding school sweet heart, on April 16, 1957. They moved to Dallas, Texas in 1959 where him and Rod attended Barber School. They had 4 children Janell, Karla, Lisa and Halsey. While in Texas he also broke and trained horses.
Ced and his family moved back to South Dakota in 1972, and settled in Blunt where there were lasting friendships, adventures and memories made there. Him and the family later relocated to Pierre where he was employed at the Pierre Indian Learning Center. After their children all graduated from high school Ced and Lorita relocated to Piedmont, South Dakota. He had different types of employment throughout the years but the one that he always found his way back to was being a ranch hand. Ced always had a story. Not sure if it was true, but it was a story and usually a good one.
Ced is survived by his 4 children Janell (Todd) Ward, Mobridge, Karla, Aberdeen, Lisa (Jess) Schlosser, Timber Lake and Halsey (Sarah Wetzler), Rapid City. Grandchildren: Kyle, Kayla, Morgan, Amber, Lanie, Kasen, Ryan, Quintin, Jesse “OP”, Skyla, Paige, and Halle. Great Grandchildren: Hudson, Cody, Taylor, Ethan, Marley, Jersie, Emmie, Kyler, Daris, Neveah, Natalia, Jesalyn, Ronsyn, Rae’ah, Emmie, Ryatt, Ryan Jr and Eastyn. Great Great Grandchildren: Kinzley, Cash and Lennox. Numerous nieces and nephews in the Hall and Lawrence families.
Ced was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Verna Hall. Brother Frank “Bud”, sisters Annabelle, Mary and June. Nieces Linda and Halona. Nephew John.
On behalf of the Cedric Hall Family we would like to extend our gratitude & appreciation to the Maryhouse Staff. We would also like to give a very special thanks to Renee Bear Stops & Carly Loudner for always being there and showing the same love and support for our dad when we could not be there. You will forever hold a special place in our dad’s heart