J Harold (Hal) Nussbaum II, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at his home in Austin. Hal was born in Mexia, graduated from Mexia High School and Navarro College. He was self-employed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Benavides. He is survived by his father, Harold J. Nussbaum of Mexia, a sister, Mrs. Bobby (Kristen) Beard and family of Garland, a brother, Karl B. Nussbaum and family of Austin. Family graveside services were held Sunday at the Mexia Cemetery.