Richard Bennett Hall, Sr. passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at home in Owings, Maryland in the company of his daughter Alyson, son Bennett, and wife Naomi after an extended illness.  Richard was born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland to Robert (Bobby) Hall, III (deceased) and Evalina Summers Hall Mitchell and was dearly loved by his many siblings, nieces, nephews, and stepfather John Mitchell (deceased). He attended St. Mary’s of the Assumption and Queen Anne School before dedicating nearly 50 years to Bob Hall, Inc., a business started by his grandfather, where he served as President.  Richard was devoted to his family and many friends.  A truly generous and humble soul, his compassion was legendary as he went out of his way to acknowledge others and support those in need.  Richard was a constant champion of those who serve others including the Prince Georges, Calvert, and Charles County Sheriff and Police Departments and first responders, Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Washington Regional Alcohol Program, Make a Wish Foundation, responsible drinking and safety programs, hospice organizations, and food banks.  He was passionate about preserving our beautiful Chesapeake Bay and honoring traditions of Southern Maryland.  He was a member of the Marlborough Hunt Club, Southern Maryland Society, and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1856.  He loved learning about discoveries in nature and science and celebrated ingenuity in business, technology, and daily living. We will always remember his great sense of humor, boundless enthusiasm, and deep sense of responsibility to making the world a better place.  Richard leaves in this life wife Naomi Hall, son Bennett Hall, and daughter Alyson Hall, and many siblings including Wallis  Hall Cain (Steve), Clarence Hall, Elizabeth Hall Kinley (Kevin), Lamar Hall (Michele), Tilghman Hall Cushman (Mark), Marian Mitchell Bond (Tom), Margaret Mitchell Puryear (Bentz), Sarah Mitchell Johnson (Ray), nieces and nephews Wallis, Kate, Emma, Hunter, Michael, Anne Tilghman, Robert, Evalina, and Walker, and grandniece and nephew Lina and Cain. He was predeceased by his father Robert L. Hall, III, brother Robert L. Hall, IV, and stepfather John W. Mitchell.  A celebration of Richard’s life will be scheduled at a later date.  In lieu of flowers please send donations in Richard’s honor to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at www.cbf.org/memorial or mail to Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Donations, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, or to Hospice of the Chesapeake at http://www.hospicechesapeake.org or mail to 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick, MD 20678. We were blessed to have loved Richard.  Please honor him by embracing the world and all in it with sincerity, awe, and compassion.