James “Jim” Michael Hall
August 9, 1946 – July 27, 2024
WENDELL – James “Jim” Michael Hall, 77, passed away July 27, 2024. He was born August 9, 1946, in Mayking, Kentucky, to the late Isom Hall and Grace Williams Hall. A vocational arts teacher and master woodworker, Jim dedicated many years creating custom furniture, bringing art to life through intarsia, and to his work in the cabinetry business, where his craftsmanship and artistry were highly regarded. Beyond his work with wood, Jim was also a gifted artist, musician, and painter. His love for the guitar and blues music was a defining element of his life, and his passion for this genre resonated deeply with all who knew him.
Jim is preceded in death by his siblings, Carl, Peggy, David, and Reginald “Reg” and his wife, Fleeta.
He is survived by his sons, Travis (Manilene) Hall and Justin (Janessa) Hall, and grandson, Jameson Hall.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Dear Jim,
I am still so shocked that you are gone so fast. I was expecting to see you again in this coming Thanksgiving. May your soul rest in Peace and I know for sure you will be with Fleeta forever in Heaven. You and Fleeta left behind a very beautiful sons and their families. We will miss you both forever.
Much Love from Naline and Michaela
Revised comment, please disregard previous one sent earlier, thank you:
I will miss you Jim. Thanks for being a friend and colleague for many years.
Jim was not just a friend, but a caring and sensitive individual who touched the lives of many, including mine.
I first met Jim in the 1990s, and our friendship blossomed over the years as we became close business associates. We stayed in touch even after my career in the kitchen cabinet and furniture woodworking industry ended in 2011. Jim was there for me during a difficult period in 1999, providing support and kindness when I needed it most.
He was a loving husband to his wife, Fleeta, whom he cared for tirelessly following her stroke in 2022. Jim was also a proud father to his sons, and we often shared stories about our families. Our bond extended to our shared love for dogs and zest for life.
Jim’s thoughtful gesture of creating an intarsia piece inspired by my love for the Wizard of Oz now hangs proudly in my Tiny Home. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are a testament to the care he put into our friendship. The words he inscribed on the back of the piece are a treasure I will hold dear forever.
I had hoped to visit Jim in the Raleigh area next year to reminisce and catch up, but now I will hold onto the memories we shared. I take solace in knowing that Jim has been reunited with Fleeta, whom he missed dearly during the past 7 months.
Rest in peace, Jim. Your kindness and friendship will never be forgotten.
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