Friday, September 12, 2014

Complements of Ed Zimmerman

James R. Hall  English teacher at FM junior high school.

Obituary James R. Hall, 81, of Jamesville, passed away Thursday. James was born in Cortland, the son of Clayton and Ruth Hall. He graduated from SUNY at Cortland in 1955 and did his graduate work at Bexley Hall, Kenyon College Ohio and Syracuse University. James was a teacher working for the Fayetteville-Manlius School District for 30 years and then 17 years with BOCES until his retirement in 2005. He loved his church and was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church. He worked for 30 years at the State Fair and was the Director of Cub Scout Camp Woodland. He was an avid sports fan. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Gwendolyn; three sons, Scott (Gail) of Kirkville, James (Beth) of Herkimer, Keith (Kathleen) Hall of East Syracuse; four grandchildren, Morgan, Kathryn, Kelsey, and Bryce Hall; and 13 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at St. David's Episcopal Church, 14 Jamar Dr., Fayetteville. Contributions may be made to if