Hornell, New York

Sylvester C. “Red” Hall – 37 – of 105 Chaddock Ave., Hornell, died unexpectedly late Monday night (October 19, 2026) as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Born in Pahokee, FL on October 28, 1988, he was the son of Edward Hall & Loretta (Dent).

Red grew up in Belle Glade, FL and later moved to Hornell in 2006 where he attended Hornell High School. He had been employed for about 5 years as a sandwich maker at Subway in Hornell and later worked as a potato picker for Grater Tater in Wayland. For a time, he was employed at McDonalds Restaurant in Hornell and most recently served as a machine operator at Kraft Heinz in Avon, NY.

While living in Florida, Red attended New Beginners Church. He was an avid poker player who enjoyed visiting various casinos, including Salamanca and Tioga. He loved music and especially enjoyed listening to R&B, Rap and Hip-Hop. Red also loved rooting for the Florida Gators football team.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Loretta.

Surviving are his fiancé & best friend, Sasha Jones of Hornell; 3 daughters, A’Jonay Hawkins of Hornell, Samaya Hall and Syonna Hall, both at home; 6 siblings, Mike (Brandy) Hall of Tallahassee, FL, Conalisa Hall of Tallahassee, FL, Tavion “Tab” (Bethany Darin) Dent of Hornell, Tavoris “Fat” Hall of Hornell, Bella (Queenie Brown) Hall of Orlando, FL and Zamon Dent of Orlando, FL; along with many nieces & nephews.

At Red’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a time & date to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Red’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to his Go-Fund-Me page by visiting sashamjones1988@gmail.com.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.