James L. "Jim" Hall Sr.

James L Hall, Sr. (Jim) of Griffin, Georgia, age 92, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Orchard View Skilled Care in Columbus, Georgia where he was living after a fall on March 13th at his home. Jim was a native of Valley (Langdale), Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Thompson Hall in June 2007. He is survived by three sons, Jim Hall Jr. (Helen), Steve Hall (Mary), and Eddie Hall (Genny Altman) of Columbus, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Claud and Sue Thompson of LaGrange, GA; sister-in-law, Eleanor Thompson of Jackson, GA; along with five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, Chad Hall (Lindsay) and their son Garrett of Phenix City, AL, Stephanie Hall Reeder (Tyler) and children Jackson and McKinley of Nashville, TN, Kristen Hall Hearn (Andrew) and their daughter Lily of St. Louis MO, Jonathan Hall of Columbus, GA, Laura Daniels Evans (Courtney) and children Caden, Whit, Hudson, Finely, Jordan, Hannah and Damian of Canton, GA. Jim proudly served in WWII with the US Navy from 1945-46. His most memorable assignment was during his service on Guam. He also served in the National Guard from 1946-1951. He was employed as a funeral director from 1949-1954. He served professionally with the Boy Scouts of America from 1954 until his retirement in 1989. He served in 7 scout councils, including his last 12 years in Griffin (1977-1989). He was employed part time at a Haisten McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin, GA. for 15 years. He also served as Spalding County Coroner several years. Jim and Virginia were members of Griffin First Baptist Church and he was a member of the Griffin Kiwanis Club for over 40 years, having served as the club President in 1990-91. He was named a LIFE honorary member in April 2021. A family graveside service was held in the Langdale Cemetery in Valley, AL on June 17th. In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to: Boy Scout Troup 2- c/o Brad Glass -Scoutmaster for Troop 2- 1132 Sage Drive, Griffin 30224. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.

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James L. "Jim" Hall Sr.

February 4, 1929 - June 14, 2021