James L. Hall
James L. Hall, 74 of Marysville, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 22, 1944 in Marion to the late Arthur James and Eva (Jolliff) Hall. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael C. Hall.
On October 18, 1964 he married the former Lynn C. Russell in the Millcreek Church of Christ, and she survives.
He worked for Westreco - Nestle in Marysville for 29 years, retiring in 2008. He also served on the Nestle fire brigade. He had worked for Thomas Chevrolet, O. M. Scotts & Sons, and Whirlpool. Between the years of 1969 and 1974 he co-owned and operated Hall Implement in Marysville, which sold and serviced Allis Chalmers farm equipment.
He was a member of the Millcreek Church of Christ where he served as an Elder, Board Member and sang in the choir.
Jim was a volunteer firefighter for Leesburg Township for over 50 years, where he served as chief for 17 years. He was a charter member of the Northwestern Lions Club. He served on the North Union School Board for 8 years and had served as the president. He enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball with North Union Baseball for Boys.
He was a past president and staunch supporter of the Northwestern High School Alumni and was a Young Farmer Alumnus. While in FFA he was taught by Odell Miller and received his State Farmer Degree in 1963.
Among Jim’s favorite times were vacationing and fishing with his family in Northern Ontario and in Montana for over 25 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by children, Mark R. (Tina) Hall, Marysville; Matthew W. (Jennifer) Hall, Richwood; Jessica L. (Ryan) Plotner, Raymond; Joshua J. (Leslie) Hall, Worthington; grandchildren, Alexandria (Brandon) Roahrig, Wyatt Hall, Payton Wallace, Cory Wallace, Owen Hall, Miles Hall, Lily Hall, Michael Plotner, Grayson Plotner, Mack Plotner, Arthur Plotner, Evalynn Hall, Sara Hall, Elise Hall, Christopher Hall, Barrett Hall; a great-grandchild, Carter Wallace; a brother, Charles (Peggy) Hall, Marysville; a sister, Peggy (Henry) Edwards, Marysville; brothers and sisters-in-law, William (Cheryl) Russell, Townsend MT; Susan (Michael) Coder, Zanesfield; Roger Darling, Pickerington.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Millcreek Church of Christ with Pastor Jack Knox officiating. Burial will follow in Millcreek Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 7 PM at the Millcreek Church of Christ.
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is assisting the family
Memorial gifts may be made to Leesburg Twp. Firefighters Assn., c/o Mark Hall, 14889 Gandy Eddy Road, Marysville, OH 43040 and the Northwestern Lions Club, c/o Jack Knox, 24220 Lunda Road, Raymond, OH 43067 and Northwestern Alumni Association, c/o Judy Denune, P. O. Box 72, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044 .
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