WILLIAM WAYNE HALL "RONNIE" HAMMOND, IN William Wayne Hall, age 55 of Hammond, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. He is survived by his mother, Mildred L. Hall of Hammond; two brothers: Donald Hall and Neal Hall both of Hammond; two sisters: Sandra (Roger) Koartge of Hammond and Wanda Hall of East Chicago; girlfriend, Sheila Potter "Ma Potter"; numerous nieces and nephews, including the daughter he never had, "Casper"; Brother in Christ, Aaron Bauer; Sister in Christ and dearest friend, Edna Hollis; lifelong special friend, Peggy Fusner; and faithful companion, his Chihuahua, "Tootsie". He was preceded in death by his father, John Hall, Jr. Ronnie was a lifetime resident of Hammond and a 1973 graduate of Hammond Tech High School. He worked for 19 years at Neighborhood Development Corp. in Chicago as a supervisor. Ronnie loved God and made him an important part of his life. He attended Zion Holiness Church in Hammond. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Ronnie Hall will be held at Hammond First assembly of God Church, 5670 Sohl Street, Hammond, IN on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. with Pastor J. Calaway officiating. For more information, you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600 or: www.bockenfunerals.com