About Us

Chris Coile has always felt a calling to the funeral ministry. He began his career in 1995 and began school at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in 1996 and graduated in 1997. He is a graduate of Hart County High School and Truett-McConnell College. He is a member of the Pi Sigma Eta Fraternity and is a member of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia; where he served as Past President. Chris is a member of the Cokesbury United Methodist Church and enjoys walking and working out is his spare time.
“ I look forward to the opportunity to serve the people in the community and to be there for them in the most difficult times. We want the community to feel welcome and invite them to come by to visit with us, not only in sad times but any time. We have an open door atmosphere that Coile and Hall Funeral Directors is a place for friends and family to come and fellowship. We are here to serve families and look forward to being active in the community. We are a ministry celebrating life and honoring memories.”

Duane Hall is a Hart County resident. He earned a Bachelors of Arts in Pastoral Ministries from Bethany Divinity College and Seminary and a Th.g. Degree in Theology from Tennessee Temple University School of the Bible. He was ordained into the ministry December 14, 1995. Since that time God has allowed him to serve as pastor in several ministries. In October 2001, Duane began a career in funeral service. He considers it a blessing to minister to families in their time of grief. He is an honor graduate of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service; and a proud member of the Pi Sigma Eta Honors Fraternity. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Hartwell and is currently serving on the Hartwell Rotary board as International Director . He served for 15 years on the City of Hartwell Planning and Zoning Board. Duane is married to Leigh Hall. Duane and Leigh have five children, Ashton, Jamey, Sydney, Michael, and Jerry III, all graduates of Hart County High and ten AMAZING grandchildren.
“I am so blessed to be part of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors. My desire is to assist families during their time of loss and grief; helping them move toward a life of joy and hope."

Leigh Hall was born and raised in Lavonia, Georgia. She is a graduate of Franklin County High School. She is married to Duane Hall and between them has five children and fourteen grandchildren. Leigh is a licensed insurance agent with over 20 years of experience.  Coile and Hall Funeral Directors is proud to have her on staff as our Preneed Coordinator/Insurance Agent. She brings with her many years of experience in insurance and customer relations. She now offer final expense insurance products.

E. Tyler Morris, a native of Commerce, Georgia, has been a resident of Lavonia, Georgia for over a decade. He is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science and Lenoir Community College. A dual-licensed funeral director and skilled embalmer in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, he also holds certification as a

Nationally Registered Paramedic. Tyler serves as a Deputy Registrar for Hart County.Tyler and his wife Jana and their children;Steven and Adeline are active members of The Pointe Church.

“I consider it a profound honor to have the opportunity to return home and walk with my friends and neighbors as they navigate grief, honor life, and celebrate memories.”