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James Rant Hall

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home - Millville Avenue Location

1350 Millville Avenue

Hamilton, Ohio

James Hall Obituary

News Death Notice

HALL, James Rant "J.R." age 70 of Englewood, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was born in Cornettsville, Kentucky on May 19, 1940 the son of Edward S. and Roberta (Hammons) Hall. J.R. was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, serving as a sergeant in Korea. He was retired from GM. J.R. was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors and telling jokes. He was a member of Tipp City Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda C. (Gray) Hall; his children, Laveda (Todd) Schultheiss, James "Bo" Hall, Lisa (fiancé Jimmy Holland) Hall Brown, Jason Hall, and Penny Norton; his mother-in-law, Marie Marcum; a brother, Delmer (Olamae) Hall; a sister, Judy Hall; step-siblings Charlene, Pat, Sonny, Luther, Brenda, Georgie, Ben, Bud and Luke; two sisters-in-law, Lou Hall and Rosalee Hall; 13 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roberta and Edward Hall; his stepmother, Ida Sturgill Hall; a granddaughter, Amanda Brown; three brothers, Lloyd, Edward, and Kenneth "Buck" Hall; and a sister, Cheryl Ann Hall. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 12:00 noon with Minister Bob Vincent of Tipp City Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. J.R.'s family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Hospice of Miami Valley, friends and family, and also Donna Browning and his good friend Tiny for being there every day. www.browndawson.com

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Published by Journal-News on Feb. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Hall

17 Entries

Pam

February 18, 2011

There is not one person in the Hall family that you don't meet and walk away from smiling and feeling like you just met "family". Wanda, you may not even remember me, but I will never forget meeting you, JR and your family. I will always remember your smile and the feeling that your family simply "loves life". God has embraced the Halls and chose this family to reflect his love. It has been a gift meeting you. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to your family. Sincerely, Pam (Doug & Devon Beyer's mom)

Darnetta Kidd

February 18, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Donna Browning

February 17, 2011

Jr really enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, telling jokes to make people laugh, he always had a smile on his face. He Loved his Wife and Children and work hard to provide for his family. I met my Best Friend Lisa Brown Hall, Jr's Daughter around 8 years old, at a very young age, we respected our parents. Jr he made sure his kids knew that he Loved them first and for most, he made sure they had what they needed and he always made us laugh. He was just like another Daddy to Me. His words was the law in his house, he was teaching us kids one of the most valuable lessons in life, work, respect and to stand up for what you believe in, don't let anybody tell you otherwise. As I grew older, I slowly understood why Lisa cherished that car her Daddy bought her to get her on her feet, she always took care of it, washed it and treated it like solid gold.
He was a very compassionate and kind person. I learned that the most important thing that he had was us, his family. He was proud of his family. We are who we are now because we had a father like him. You was the best Daddy we could ever ask for generous and kind. His life tells a story, he had a wonderful life, beautiful wife whom loved and cared for him. Children who respected and loved him so much. We all will miss him, never forget what he has taught us in his life, cherish our memories that we was so blessed to have.

It was hard watching JR take his last breath, to tell him goodbye, it was sad and it made us all cry. We all witnessed a miracle, for he showed us all that he went to heaven. No doubt in my mind that JR Hall went to be with God. No more pain, no sickness, his body is whole again with God in heaven. We all found comfort knowing he was no longer sick, he did not suffer, he left earth very peacefully and comfortable.

We read the Lord's Prayer to get our strength, we all just could picture him in heaven fishing with Buck, telling jokes to all of his loved ones who had passed away before him, embracing there reunion back together, we could only imagine how beautiful it was for him and his Grand Daughter Amanda to meet again in heaven. We are so blessed to have had such a wonderful Father figure in our lives. I am so glad I met the Hall family, they are all wonderful people and I feel honored that I was fortunate enough to meet them and know them most of my life.

We all will miss Jr, until we meet again in Heaven. The memories will always be in our hearts, we will remember the jokes he told and they will make us laugh, when we are fishing on a sunny day we will remember him enjoying himself fishing that day. We will Celebrate his life on earth as a Loving, caring and generous man.
R.I.P. “JR” until we meet again....

February 17, 2011

to wanda and family i am so sorry for your loss. georgia and monte turpin.

Brenda Sams-Leachman

February 16, 2011

Wanda, I am so very sorry to hear about JR. I worked with him in Hamilton for many years. JR taught me to play poker. He was my driver on the rail dock. I will always remember JR as the only person I have ever known that could tell jokes all day and never repeat the same one. He was a great friend. My prayers are with you and your family.

Luther Sturgill

February 16, 2011

I will miss you brother JR. you had a good long life and a great family,and then went home to the lord, Love you

Jeff Martin

February 16, 2011

So sorry for everyone, rest in Peace Jr. I'll always remember the good times at work and fishing trip to Mich.

Martha Woodruff

February 16, 2011

Im very sorry for your loss.You have my deepest symapthy.May God give each one of you comfort and peace that only comes from him.

Kay Browning

February 16, 2011

The world has lost a great man, father and friend. We will miss you and remember you always ...

Jeff Hall

February 16, 2011

Words cannot express the pain that we all feel for the entire Hall family right now,including myself, in this time of mourning. He is with dad, Buck, Loyd, and all of the other loved ones we have lost, and now has everlasting life with the father. We can find peace and comfort in that, and know that we will see him again. Sending our love, thoughts and prayers from Indiana, Jeff, Dolly, Ronda, Karissa, Kara, and Stellen.

Shelly Yeager

February 16, 2011

Wanda & Lisa & Family,
James was a wonderful man and I know how much you all loved him & will miss him!! We all will!! He is in a peaceful place with his grandaughter,watching over you all! Love to all!
Shelly & Shannon Yeager & Family

Lisa Hall/Brown

February 16, 2011

Thanks to everyone for your help and kindness,thanks to the people who called him and to the ones who come by the house !I want to say it meant alot to my dad to have such a great family and friends !He loved you all . To his BROTHERs AND SISTERS YOU WAS VERY LOVED BY DAD!My mom thanks everyone for their kindness

Lisa Hall/Brown

February 16, 2011

The greatest man i know has left my life.Dad I will miss you so much .I am so proud to have you as my dad! Dad you taught me so much in life , how to be honest,kind,and loving and forgiving.You also taught me to be brave and strong .I am proud of mom and you for staying strong together and building a strong fondation for us as a family .I AM SO LUCKEY TO HAVE THE BOTH OF YOU AS PARENTS! Your amazing person ,who like to joke and keep people laughing. You got me my first car to get me started in life. And always made sure in every day growing up instilled a lesson of life.I am thankful that God gave me so many years with you, even though i wanted more .I was a daddys girl and i know you told me to be strong but i never knew how hard it would be till we lost you. Dad i know how much you loved me too ,Your with my Amanda now and i know your gonna take care of her and like i promised you we will take care of mom ! I love you with all my heart and will alway be grateful that your my dad. Daddys Girl

Benjamin Barok

February 16, 2011

You were a great neighbor and one of the best people i have ever been blessed to meet.I love you buddy, you were one of a kind and will forever be in my heart.

shawnie atwood

February 16, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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