He was born on Oct. 29, 1938, in Warren, the son of the late Patrick Levelle Hall and Mary M. Archer Hall.

He has lived most of his life in Newton Falls. Formerly of North Jackson, James served his country in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was stationed at Fort. Benning, Ga., awaiting deployment to Cuba and was discharged the morning of the day Kennedy was assassinated.

After returning home, he worked as a steelworker at WCI (Republic Steel) for 43 years, retiring in 2003.

He loved hunting, watching old Westerns on TV, playing music and was a lifelong musician.

James was a member of the American Legion and VFW in Newton Falls, and the NRA (National Rifle Association).

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Vera Webb; and one brother, Louis Hall.

James is survived by his loving family: one daughter, Stephanie and Mark Kerstetter of Lordstown; one son, Patrick Hall of Newton Falls; three sisters, Carol and Gary Greathouse of Newton Falls, Patti and Ronnie Bennett of Lockbourne and Sally and Steve Kostyo of Newton Falls; and five grandchildren, Alec, Courtney, Evan Platt, Kenny and Taylor Hall.

Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Funeral services will immediately follow at noon with Pastor Steve Garces officiating.

James will be laid to rest in Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna. We are asking everyone to please wear a mask when attending and social distance when possible.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440.

Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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