J.D. Hall

1928 - 2022

J.D. Hall
January 17, 1928 - October 7, 2022

Our very special father, J.D. Hall, sadly and quietly passed away in the very early hours of Oct. 7, 2022, in Yuma. He was 94. Dad was born Jan. 17, 1928, in Loraine, Texas, to John Drew Hall and Beulah Bell O'Rear. He was a middle child with three doting older sisters, Audrey Hunt, Hessie (Corzine) Kurtz and Vera Power. He also had three younger, very close-knit brothers, Troy, Jack and Joe "Hank" Hall, all deceased.

Our loving father is survived by his precious bride Nora Mae Hall of 71 wonderful years this past July. They had seven children, the eldest daughter Janet Bowling, their only son Tobby (Debbie) Hall, (deceased), Colleen Pedroza (Scott Rico), Theda (Eddie) Hernandez, Rhonda (Louie) Garcia, Arlene (David) Fornof and Judy (Dave) Martnick..

Together, dad and mom celebrated having 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren with one on the way. Our dad was a very quiet and humble man, worthy of honor and respect. Before he was old enough, he went to his father about enlisting. On seeing dad's need to serve his country, his father signed the paperwork saying he was of legal age. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II under the First Infantry Division "The Big Red One." He later worked several years as a water well driller for the city of Water and Power of Los Angeles County. In 1975, dad and mom moved to Yuma where he began farming for his brother-in-law Pete Power. He did that for several years until he retired.

Dad was very close to all his children, and mama. If we were all together, you can bet that all of us girls and mama would be holding daddy's hand, sitting by him arm in arm, and giving him plenty of smooches. He was very affectionate, and we never doubted his love for us. He also had a silly streak. So, he was often making funny noises, a funny face, or doing a little jig, singing parts of an old tune. Or doing a few of these things together, making us laugh, and we'd encourage him to do it more. We'd tell him, "Go, daddy go!" Daddy had a sensitive side, too. Lots of times we would talk about how much he missed his brothers and sisters and his mama and daddy. Then he'd tear up a little, and smile and talk about some funny thing that one of them had done.

His family all know that for daddy there is no more sadness, and no more tears. Because the morning he left his old body behind, there was a reunion going on with his family and loved ones. There, the Lord himself wrapped his arms around him and said welcome home! John 13:34: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

There will be a private service for family 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Desert Valley Mortuary; with a public service 2 to 5 p.m. Graveside services with military honors will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Desert Lawn..

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