December 12, 1940 – January 7, 2021

Frank Edward Hail, 80, of Houston died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family. Frank was born on December 12, 1940, in Crockett, TX to the late Frank O. Hail and Berneice Williams.

As a young child, Frank moved to Houston, TX with his family where he would begin his life’s journey. Frank attend Wheatley High School and went on to Wiley College on a basketball scholarship. He worked over 40 years with Greyhound Lines, Inc. until his retirement in 2015. While employed with Greyhound, he was an active member of the Amalgamated Transit Union.

An avid sports fan, Frank loved all sports – especially watching football. He was an active member of the MNF Dominoes Group. He was also great in the kitchen baking his delicious bread pudding and preparing his delightful banana pudding.

Frank leaves a lasting legacy and beautiful memories to be cherished by his wife Leotha Thibodeaux Hail, sons, Carlton (Aleisha) Hail and Kevin Hail, daughter, Andrea (Joe) Christopher, stepson, Matt (Alicia) Thibodeaux, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Brenda Sheffield and Regina Goldsmith.