Edward Dawson Hall Jr., 64, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 3:41 am Monday, September 21, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. The family will host a Celebration of Life that will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at South Side Boat Club in Quincy, IL. The family is being served by the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Edward was born June 25, 1956, in Springfield, IL to Edward and Mary (Bridgman) Hall Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Franklin (Joseph) of Plainville, IL and Michelle Matticks (Josh) of Ursa, IL; six grandchildren, Arianna, Katelynn, Alyssa, Breanna, Kassidy, and Dylan; two brothers, Rick Bridgman (Kathy) of Burton, IL and Dennis Hall of Quincy, IL; two sisters, Carol Levasseur (Yvon) of Suffolk County, NY and Judy Mason of Liberty, IL; one half-sister, Orilla Polen (Joe) of Clinton, IL; his ex-wife, Linda Hall; his girlfriend, Dianna Dyer; Dianna's daughter, Jessica Whiston (Brad); and their children, Meadow, Willow, and Magnolia Whiston. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James "Jimmy" Hall; and one brother-in-law, Sam Mason. Edward was a self-employed handyman. Edward loved being outdoors, whether that be hunting, fishing, boating, gardening, or arrowhead hunting. He also enjoyed playing euchre, pool, and watching Westerns on TV. Edward especially loved his grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as "Papa Butch" or "Grandpa Candy Man". Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Michelle Matticks.