Tyrone M. "T.T." Hall

Tyrone M. Hall, “T.T.”, age 37, of Delmar, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, as a result of injuries due to an automobile accident. He was born August 31, 1970 in Salisbury, a son of James Nelson Handy, Sr. and Sandra Denise (Hall) Handy of Salisbury. “T.T.”, as he was fondly known by his family and friends, graduated from Delmar Jr.-Sr. High School with the class of ’88. After high school, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1989-1990. He worked in the Public Works Department for the Town of Delmar for over 8 years. He was a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was an excellent cook and loved grilling for his family and friends, so much that they nicknamed him “Chef Boyartee”. He humbly and proudly accepted the “Delmar Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award” in 2007 after heroically saving the life of a young boy as he was drowning in a nearby swimming pool. His true passion was his family, and he is remembered as someone who would unselfishly do anything at anytime for his family. He spent a lot of time with his children, nieces and nephews and other family, who all knew him as “Uncle T”. In addition to his unselfish soul, his positive outlook on life was contagious to those who knew him. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann (Wootten) Hall; 3 children, Trey Michael (13 years), Aliyah Hope (13 years) and Alyssa Marie (9 years); a sister, Andrea Bailey and her husband, Kenny of Delmar; 3 brothers, James Nelson Handy, Hr. and his wife, Tanya of Pocomoke, Jermaine Handy and his wife, LaToya of Salisbury and Timothy Handy and his wife, Michelle of Sharptown; a maternal grandmother, Anna Hall; his mother-in-law, Carolyn Kratzer and his wife’s grandmother, Ann C. Orrell. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by several grandparents and loved ones. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 at Short Funeral Home, Delmar. A graveside service will follow, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Tyrone M. "T.T." Hall

August 31, 1970 - June 15, 2008