Mr. James Edward Hall Sr. was born on August 16, 1948, in Seagoville, Texas to the parentage of Ernest and C.B. Hall. James received his education through Henderson Co. Jr. College and Burnett School system and was a member of the graduating class 1967. James accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Terrell, Tx. After his marriage to Belinda Bowman Hall, he united with St. Luke CME Church under the leadership of Rev. John P. Brown, where he remained until his transition.
James was drafted into the military services in February 1968 and actively served in the Marine Corps Reserve until being honorably discharged in February 1970 as a SupCo, ProServ, 5th ME8 While serving he received the following commendations: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2*, Rifle Marksman Badge and Good Conduct Medal. Upon completion of active-duty status, James continued his military career in the Texas National Guard for the next 20 years, thus retiring in 1994 as Transportation Supervisor, 1st SG-E7. During his tenure in the Texas National Guard, he received the Armed Forces Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Driver/Mechanic Badge, and the Texas Faithful Service Medal. James was truly a Soldier as he was proud to say: I WAS A SOLDIER, I AM A SOLDIER, I WILL ALWAYS BE A SOLDIER. James work history included Department of Human Services and Paslodes.
James was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.
He leaves to treasure his wonderful memory, wife, Belinda Hall; four children, Charlotte Hall, Diondra Adway (Michael), Whitney Hall, and James Edward Hall Jr. (Keshona Hall); one brother Charlie Hall, and three sisters, Rosie Davis (Mervin), Gertis Sears (James), and Georgia Brumley; six grandchildren, Jayden Hall, Ja’Kyri Adway, Jace Hall, ShaKyla Hall, Jacwa Hall, Jaheam Amos; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
We Love you more than you will ever know, but when GOD called your name, we had to let go, Spread your wings & fly away, and we will see you again someday.
Services: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 11:00 AM
St. Luke CME Church
712 S. Frances, Terrell, Texas 75160