James O. Hall Sr.

James O. Hall, Sr. April 25, 1927- June 16, 2009 CATAULA, GA— James O. Hall, Sr., 82, of Cataula, GA, passed away in his home on Tuesday June 16, 2009, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held at McMullen Funeral Home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. The funeral procession will leave McMullen at 1:30 p.m. Friday, followed by graveside services at 2:00 p.m. at the Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery with full military honors. The Rev. Daniel Hodge will officiate. Mr. Hall was born in Wadley, Ga. to Ida Mae Edwards Hall and Othniel Elbert Hall on April 25, 1927. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and served a distinguished 22 years before retiring. During his time in the military, he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Silver Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal. After leaving the military, he also worked and retired from St. Francis Hospital. Retired SFC. James O. Hall was a decorated war veteran who saved lives in Korea. He was an avid gardener who planted enough tomatoes to keep the whole neighborhood happy, and he always had a grandchild or great-grandchild on his lap. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eleanor Ledtke Hall; his children and their spouses, Terry Woodham-Doster and Donald Doster of Braselton, Ga., Richard and Suzy Ruth of Salem, Ala., James and Cheree Hall and Beth Walker, all of Cataula; his ÒadoptedÓ daughter Barbara Sanders of Columbus; a sister, Sadie Ruth Hall Coleman of Brandon, Fla.; a brother, Edward Hall of Swainsboro, Ga.; his grandchildren Mark, Malissa, Haley, Mikey, Dana, Erin, Patrick, Lindsay, Brandi, Brendan, Brian, Corey, Samantha, Chelsey, Candace, Jessica, Jamie Mae, Buddy, Chance, Jason, and Farrah; and his great-grandchildren Ariel, Harley, Adrianna, Justin, Cole, Bryce, Brenlee, Riley, Shelby, Laney, Mason and Novalee, and many nieces and nephews. The family would also like to give a special thanks to Dr. Belk Brooks and Dr. Christopher Wommack for giving us another six years with our beloved father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to House of Heroes in Columbus or at www.houseofheroes.org. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com