James Floyd Hall

James Floyd Hall obituary, Fairmont, WV

James Floyd Hall

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James Hall Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home on Mar. 11, 2026.
James Floyd Hall, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Fairmont, WV. He was born on July 25, 1935, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Pollack) Hall.

In 1954 James graduated from high school in Bad Axe, Michigan. Later he received a degree in engineering from Lawrence Technological University. He served his country in the United States Marines and was a builder by trade and worked in construction. James was a woodcarver receiving world class recognition and he also enjoyed fishing and golfing.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: James Hall, Elizabeth Wells and her spouse James, Anthony Hall and his spouse Monica; grandchildren, Katherine McGee, Megan McGee, Ethan Hall, Andrew Hall and Ryan Hall, and several nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Hall, three sisters and one brother.

In keeping with his wishes James will be cremated.

Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home is honored to assist the Hall family with these arrangements.

Memories and condolences can be left for the family at www.carpenterandford.com

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