Franklin Curtis Hall

Franklin Curtis Hall, age 80 of Lindley, New York passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11,
2023, at home.
He was born on September 29, 1943 in Corning, New York to Franklin and Carolyn (Kemp) Hall. Frank
was a graduate of Addison High School and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961-67,
serving in Vietnam. He married Sandra Smith on March 19, 1966, at the Tuscarora Baptist Church.
Frank found his calling working for the railroad. He worked for Penn Central and Conrail from 1968 until
his retirement in 1994, working as a fireman and engineer. In his spare time, Frank could be found
working in his garage, driving a tractor, mowing his lawn, or working on equipment. Frank was a master
mechanic and could tear an engine apart and put it back together with ease. He enjoyed building stock
cars with Kenny Doud and racing at Woodhull Raceway. He was the proud owner of a Roush Racing
Mustang and Lightning truck, which he loved driving around. Following those racing tendencies, he was
a life-long NASCAR fan who recently had the opportunity to drive at Watkins Glen International Raceway
in the summer of 2022, where he undoubtedly exceeded the recommended speed while leading the
pack around the track (and terrifying his daughter Kristin in that moment).
Frank was always the Marine -- strong and stoic -- never hesitating to tell someone to get a job and get
a haircut in jest, but, deep down, was a softie. He deeply loved his wife, children, family, friends, and
his pets (Winston, Alberti, Red Cat and Penelope) and never hesitated to help someone in need. Frank
will be greatly missed as the heart of the family and for the love and support he gave.
Frank is survived by his wife Sandy Hall; three children: Bruce (Kristen (K2)) Hall of Vestal, NY, Brian
(Kristyn (K3)) Hall of Big Flats, Kristin (K1) (John) Button of Beaver Dams; grandson: Brandon Hall of
Albany; siblings: Marjory Miles of Tuscarora, Edwin (Irene) Hall of Tuscarora, James ( Shirley) Hall of
Campbell, Millie (Kenny) Peoples of Addison, Martha (Bill) Stratton of Addison, Benjamin (Wendy) Hall of
Hornby, Joel (Kimberly) Hall of Corning and Fred (Sue) Marsh of Painted Post; brother in law: Doug
(Pam) Smith of Lindley; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Franklin was
predeceased by his sister-in-law, Ann Smith.
Family and friends are invited to call at Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall Street, Addison, NY on Friday,
October 20, 2023 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on
Saturday at 11:00am with Rev. Judi Savoy officiating. Burial will follow in Presho Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's name may be sent to: Presho Church of Jesus Christ (formerly
Presho United Methodist Church), 1727 Indian Hills Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870.
Service Details
Visitation
When
Friday, October 20th, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Flint Funeral Home
Address
10 Wall Street
Addison, New York 14801
Funeral Service
When
Saturday, October 21st, 2023 11:00am
Location
Flint Funeral Home
Address
10 Wall Street
Addison, New York 14801
Interment
When
Saturday, October 21st, 2023 12:15pm
Location
Presho Cemetery
Address
Indian Hills Road
Lindley, New York 14858 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Franklin Curtis Hall, please visit our Tree Store.