AHOSKIE, NC-James Howard Hall, Jr., 81, died on November 13, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Hall was born on September 21, 1935 to James Howard Hall, Sr. and Emma Jones Hall Kenney in Sampson County, NC. Howard was a member of Hickory Chapel Church. He took great pride in being a master brick mason, working alongside his brother Charles for many years. Howard always had a story to tell. He was well known for his love of trains, and many other collections he had. Howard enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He loved his family and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Besides his parents Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Rogerson Hall, his son, James Howard Hall, III, sister, Marilyn Vick; and two brothers, Charles and Thomas Preston Hall.
Howard is survived by his son, Charles “Chuck” Preston Hall of Bristol, TN; adopted son, James Paul “P.J.” Rogerson, his wife Lynn, of Taladaga, AL; daughter-in-law, Tammy Dodd Hall of Ahoskie, NC; sister, Carolyn Hall Hockaday and husband Wade formerly of Roanoke Rapids, NC, presently of Nashville, NC; several special nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Sunshine.
A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11:00 am at Highland Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Jim Skipper and Rev. Phil Terry, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Hertford-Gates Relay for Life or online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Hall family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Prayers
Mr. Howard was always kind to me and as someone else said, always willing to lend a helping hand. I’ve very sorry for your loss. Many people will miss him.
Howard was a good man and will be missed by many. He loved all children especially the ones he saw at church every Sunday. Prayers are with the family.
Growing up Uncle Howard raised me like a son. I was so fortunate to have him in my life. We were fishing buddies, hunting buddies, and most of all we were family. I will always love and miss you Uncle Howard.
You will be missed dearly! I enjoyed you talking about your trains each time I came to visit.
Howard had a big heart and would help any one he could. He will be a missed by so many. My prayers are with his family.
When visiting Howard we would talk and at the same time look at a picture of a train. Love that picture it is one of a kind. He will say keep looking and see how many objects make that train.
I remember always going to my aunt’s house and the first thing I wanted to do was go look at his trains. I will love and miss him so much. ❤️️
He will be missed by many special hug and women
He was a one-of-a-kind I sure love to hug a lady nice and tight