James H. Hall

September 18th, 1936 - January 2nd, 2019

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Our deepest sympathies go out to you Marge and the whole Hall family on the loss of Jim. When we built our cottage next door to you on Black Lake, we could never have imagined having such great neighbors. As "part-timers" to the area, Jim was always there to give us directions to find some unique attraction, advise us on the latest fishing hot-spot, help us find parts for some tinkering or home repair project, render sound advice when asked, or just plain be a good neighbor. Some of our fondest memories of our time there include just sitting by the lake, talking and swapping stories with Jim. He was a great guy and neighbor, and was always there for us when we needed a helping hand. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. With deep respect, The Stanton Clan Gregg & Lonnie Corbin, Steve & Mary Banagis, Don & Helen Stanton

Gregg Corbin

January 27th, 2019 at 12:00am

We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Steve kept us up to date as he had been visiting with Tom and Lindsey. Ron fondly remembers being with him in the wood carving class in Onaway. Jim had a lot of interests and you both kept pretty busy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have been thinking of you. I second Marcia's suggestion - show up at Quilt guild when you're in town. We'd all like to see you again. Love, Kris & ron

Kris & Ron Sorgenfrei

January 14th, 2019 at 12:00am

Dear Marge, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Husband. Kris Sorgenfrei had told me what happened. What a shock. I pray for God to surround you with his love & comfort. I didn't realize that you had moved downstate for good until Kris told me. If you ever get back up here, it would be nice to get together over a cup of coffee. My phone # is(989)938-6476 Love through our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, Marcia DeLong

Marcia DeLong

January 14th, 2019 at 12:00am

Brown Grosvenor says “ I always looked up to Ike Hall, not because he was a tall man but because of his life time accomplishments.” Brown also says “ I played with Ike, Mike, and Mustard (Bill) as a child and was a fan of his during his Decatur Raider Athletic Days. “ Joan says “ I first came to know Ike when I listen to all the stories that Brown and Mike told of their growing years together in their School Street neighborhood. Later, when we met, I could see why Ike was so well liked and considered to be one of the finest of long ago friends.”

Warren Brown and Joan Grosvenor

January 5th, 2019 at 12:00am

Mr. Hall was the greatest. I had gotten in school suspension for something I didn’t do. So I had to sit in a class room during lunch while everyone else did their own thing. This went on for weeks. All I had to do was wash the class tables. I wasn’t guilty so I wasn’t going to wash them. After several weeks Mr Hall stopped by and asked me why I wasn’t going to lunch everyday. So I told him that I had been unjustly serving my time. Mr Hall himself washed every table. He was half way through when the teacher walked in and asked him why he was washing the tables. Mr Hall told him that he believed me, that I didn’t write on the tables. That has stuck with me all these years. Rest In Peace Mr Hall.