The Star Journal, November 21, 1939

A short graveside service was conducted for J. E. Hall, 87, Saturday afternoon at the Brethren cemetery, according to his own request, with the Rev. James Mohler of Leeton in charge. Pallbearers were Fred Greim, John Greim, V. C. Roop, J. W. Ronemouz, Walter Myers and Adam Flickas.

Those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. J. E. Hall, Jr., Eugene and Adah Marie Hall and Mrs. Louise Marshall of Independence, Charles Ayers and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ayers of Kansas City.

James Edward (Uncle Jimmy) Hall, 87, was born on a farm south of Washington, MO., July 23, 1852 and died Friday. He was the youngest of six children of Abner and Mildred Hall. He with his mother, a brother and sister came to Johnson County in 1867 and March 16, 1868 settled on farm three miles south of Warrensburg, where he lived until he sold the farm four years ago. Most of his life he was engaged in raising vegetables, melons and strawberries.

He was united in marriage to Mary ALice Ayers, daughter of Samuel and Jane Ayers in November 1875. To this union four sons were born. Two sons, Byron and James Jr., preceded him in death. Mrs. Hall died June 14, 1936.

He became a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church soon after his marriage.

Mr. Hall is survived by two sons, Warren Hall of Seattle, Wash., and Lee W. Hall of Warrensburg, also by 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces in St. Louis.

The body was at the home of Lee Hall until time for the burial.