James V Hall

James V. Hall

1933 - 2017

Obituary

James V. Hall, 84, died Tuesday (May 2, 2017) at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Newton, to Verlin and Nora (Frerking) Hall. On Sept. 28, 1952, he married Marilyn R. Bidwell in Whitewater, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 2010. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

James was a member of the Federated Church in Whitewater, the Whitewater American Legion and the Kansas Livestock Association. James also served many years on the Plum Grove Township Board in Butler County, where he was a farmer/rancher since 1959. He enjoyed relaxing, watching the Western Channel on TV and especially enjoyed John Wayne movies.

Family was important to James and he looked forward to spending time on the farm with his large family and many friends. One of his great joys was sitting on his farm house porch reminiscing and telling stories to those gathered around and reminding everyone that he remained in charge and was "the boss" of the ranch, right till the end.

He is survived by his daughter, Melanie (Tim) Graber of Newton; sons, David (Deb) Hall of El Dorado, Steve (Barbara) Hall of Sarasota, Florida and Bruce (Jane) Hall of Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua (Amy) Hall, Tylen (Ashley) Hall, Tyson (Penny) Nielson, Christopher (Anna) Hall, Justin Hall (Ronalyn Perez), Michael Hall, T.J. Graber, Erin Graber and Catherine Graber; sisters, Judy Whiteside of Haleyville, Alabama, Janette Mathena of Greenwood, Indiana, and Jolene Wilson of Rockwood, Tennessee; as well as brother, Odie Hall of Greencastle, Indiana. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Donald; sister, Edith Hayes; and two infant sisters.

Graveside committal service will be 10 a.m. Saturday (May 6, 2017) at Whitewater Cemetery, with Pastor Lucas McConnell presiding. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (May 5, 2017) at Petersen Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Kansas Wildfire Relief with the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) for relief to those affected by the Western Kansas Wildfire.