Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Spouses
DeathJan 23, 2020 [29836]
BurialShallow Ford Christian Church, 1263 Shallow Ford Church Road, Alamance County, North Carolina [29836]
Father“Bud” Lew Clifton HENSLEY (1887-1975)
MotherMattie Viola INGLE (<1897-1970)
MarriageFeb 27, 1946 [29835]
Children(Confidential, Male)
Obituary Online notes for James Alexander HALL
11/15/2018
James Alexander Hall
ELON - James Alexander Hall, 95, of 1430 Shallow Ford Church Rd., Elon, passed away November 14, 2018.
A joyful man of God, James was devoted to his family. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Sis) Hensley Hall, to whom he was married for 72 years. He is survived by Irene, one son, Danny Hall and wife Helen, and one daughter, Sherry Snodgrass and husband Mike. He has four grandchildren: Jason Hall, Renah Snodgrass Mitchell, Nathan Hall, and Mandi Snodgrass Hofmann. In addition, he found great blessings in his eight greatgrandchildren: Mia Hall, Thomas and William Mitchell, Nathan and Louis Hall, Chaz and Daylyn Walker, and Amelia Hofmann. The son of the late Walter Thomas and Flossie White Hall, he is survived by one sister, Lucy Williamson and two sisters-inlaw, Betty Mae Hensley and Lucille Hensley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Bell Hensley, and his brothers, Walter “Pete” Hall, Charlie Hall, Billy Hall, and Adrian Hall.
James treasured his Shallow Ford Christian Church family, and the people of his church always held a special place in his heart. He served many years there as head usher and a Trustee, and he was a member of the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class as well. He was an active participant in many of the church’s community outreaches, including serving as a former Boy Scout leader of the Shallow Ford Scout Troop. In addition, he stirred many pots of Shallow Ford Brunswick stew, always one of his favorite times of the year! James was a charter member of Shallow Ford Squares, and he and Irene enjoyed square dancing with them for more than 40 years.
He was a U.S. Army combat veteran of World War II, serving with Company L 142nd Infantry from 1943 to 1945. He received 5 bronze service stars for his outstanding service: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He also served as part of the Engineering Corp. during his tour of duty.
James was co-owner of Hensley Hosiery Mill. He also enjoyed antique buying, selling and trading, and he especially loved collecting clocks and watches. He loved his garden, which always produced the biggest vegetables in the neighborhood, a feat that he took great delight in. He was fond of playing the guitar and his favorite song was “Goodnight Irene,” which he loved to play often for his wife. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a contagious smile, and a joyful outlook on life. And yes, now he really is getting better every day!
James was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, a man who will be missed by everyone who knew him. He loved all of his large family and his wonderful friends and neighbors, including his caretaker Pricilla Woods. He really never met a person he didn’t like! His enthusiastic spirit and happy outlook on life are comforting treasures.
The funeral will be held Saturday November 17th at 2pm at Shallow Ford Christian Church by Rev. Steve Regan. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday November 16th 5:30-7:30 PM at Shallow Ford Christian Church and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Shallow Ford Christian Church, 1263 Shallow Ford Church Road, Elon, NC 27244.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [29835]
James Alexander Hall
ELON - James Alexander Hall, 95, of 1430 Shallow Ford Church Rd., Elon, passed away November 14, 2018.
A joyful man of God, James was devoted to his family. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Sis) Hensley Hall, to whom he was married for 72 years. He is survived by Irene, one son, Danny Hall and wife Helen, and one daughter, Sherry Snodgrass and husband Mike. He has four grandchildren: Jason Hall, Renah Snodgrass Mitchell, Nathan Hall, and Mandi Snodgrass Hofmann. In addition, he found great blessings in his eight greatgrandchildren: Mia Hall, Thomas and William Mitchell, Nathan and Louis Hall, Chaz and Daylyn Walker, and Amelia Hofmann. The son of the late Walter Thomas and Flossie White Hall, he is survived by one sister, Lucy Williamson and two sisters-inlaw, Betty Mae Hensley and Lucille Hensley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Bell Hensley, and his brothers, Walter “Pete” Hall, Charlie Hall, Billy Hall, and Adrian Hall.
James treasured his Shallow Ford Christian Church family, and the people of his church always held a special place in his heart. He served many years there as head usher and a Trustee, and he was a member of the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class as well. He was an active participant in many of the church’s community outreaches, including serving as a former Boy Scout leader of the Shallow Ford Scout Troop. In addition, he stirred many pots of Shallow Ford Brunswick stew, always one of his favorite times of the year! James was a charter member of Shallow Ford Squares, and he and Irene enjoyed square dancing with them for more than 40 years.
He was a U.S. Army combat veteran of World War II, serving with Company L 142nd Infantry from 1943 to 1945. He received 5 bronze service stars for his outstanding service: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He also served as part of the Engineering Corp. during his tour of duty.
James was co-owner of Hensley Hosiery Mill. He also enjoyed antique buying, selling and trading, and he especially loved collecting clocks and watches. He loved his garden, which always produced the biggest vegetables in the neighborhood, a feat that he took great delight in. He was fond of playing the guitar and his favorite song was “Goodnight Irene,” which he loved to play often for his wife. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a contagious smile, and a joyful outlook on life. And yes, now he really is getting better every day!
James was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, a man who will be missed by everyone who knew him. He loved all of his large family and his wonderful friends and neighbors, including his caretaker Pricilla Woods. He really never met a person he didn’t like! His enthusiastic spirit and happy outlook on life are comforting treasures.
The funeral will be held Saturday November 17th at 2pm at Shallow Ford Christian Church by Rev. Steve Regan. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday November 16th 5:30-7:30 PM at Shallow Ford Christian Church and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Shallow Ford Christian Church, 1263 Shallow Ford Church Road, Elon, NC 27244.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [29835]
Obituary Online notes for Irene (Spouse 1)
1/24/2020
Irene "Sis" Hensley Hall
February 15, 1928 ~ January 23, 2020 (age 91)
Irene “Sis” Hensley Hall, 91, of 1430 Shallow Ford Church Rd., Elon, passed away January 23, 2020.
A joyful woman of God, Sis was devoted to her family and especially her beloved husband, James Alexander Hall, to whom she was married for 72 years. An avid gardener, she enjoyed growing flowers and treasured each new one that she added to her yard, particularly those that were cuttings from friends and family. She loved tending her flowers and generously shared them with everyone. Those who drove down Shallow Ford Church Road enjoyed passing her yard, as it seemed overwhelmed with gorgeous shades of color from those happy blooms.
Sis is survived by one son, Danny Hall and his wife Helen, and one daughter, Sherry Snodgrass and her husband Mike. She has four grandchildren: Jason Hall and wife Patricia, Renah Snodgrass Schweninger and husband Mike, Nathan Hall and wife Contessa, and Mandi Snodgrass Hofmann and husband Mike. She also found great blessings in her eight great-grandchildren: Mia Hall, Thomas and William Mitchell, Nathan and Louis Hall, Chaz and Daylyn Walker, and Amelia Hofmann. Sis has two great-great grandchildren: Rosemary and Alexandra Walker. Sis was the daughter of the late Lew “Bud” Clifton and Mattie Ingle Hensley. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Betty Mae Hensley and Lucille Hensley. She was preceded in death by her husband, her sister Irma Moss Foust and brothers Vernon Hensley, Russell Hensley, Wade Hensley, L.A. Hensley, Jake Hensley and Clyde “Stock” Hensley.
Sis’s family extended to include many others, and she especially treasured her Shallow Ford Christian Church family---the people of her church always held a special place in her heart. She was a long-time member of the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class and an active participant in many of the church’s community outreaches, including Women’s Fellowship, and helping with both Girl Scouts and the 4-H Club. Sis was a charter member of Shallow Ford Squares, and she and James enjoyed square dancing with them for more than 40 years. Sis was employed for 25 years in the family business, Hensley Hosiery Mill.
A wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Sis Hall is a woman who will be missed by everyone who knew her. She especially loved hearing her beloved James play her favorite song, “Goodnight Irene” on the guitar. Sis so looked forward to being with James once again in Heaven! And yes, now they really are “getting better every day!”
The funeral service will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00pm at Shallow Ford Christian Church by Rev. Steve Regan with the burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Shallow Ford Christian Church. [29836]
Irene "Sis" Hensley Hall
February 15, 1928 ~ January 23, 2020 (age 91)
Irene “Sis” Hensley Hall, 91, of 1430 Shallow Ford Church Rd., Elon, passed away January 23, 2020.
A joyful woman of God, Sis was devoted to her family and especially her beloved husband, James Alexander Hall, to whom she was married for 72 years. An avid gardener, she enjoyed growing flowers and treasured each new one that she added to her yard, particularly those that were cuttings from friends and family. She loved tending her flowers and generously shared them with everyone. Those who drove down Shallow Ford Church Road enjoyed passing her yard, as it seemed overwhelmed with gorgeous shades of color from those happy blooms.
Sis is survived by one son, Danny Hall and his wife Helen, and one daughter, Sherry Snodgrass and her husband Mike. She has four grandchildren: Jason Hall and wife Patricia, Renah Snodgrass Schweninger and husband Mike, Nathan Hall and wife Contessa, and Mandi Snodgrass Hofmann and husband Mike. She also found great blessings in her eight great-grandchildren: Mia Hall, Thomas and William Mitchell, Nathan and Louis Hall, Chaz and Daylyn Walker, and Amelia Hofmann. Sis has two great-great grandchildren: Rosemary and Alexandra Walker. Sis was the daughter of the late Lew “Bud” Clifton and Mattie Ingle Hensley. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Betty Mae Hensley and Lucille Hensley. She was preceded in death by her husband, her sister Irma Moss Foust and brothers Vernon Hensley, Russell Hensley, Wade Hensley, L.A. Hensley, Jake Hensley and Clyde “Stock” Hensley.
Sis’s family extended to include many others, and she especially treasured her Shallow Ford Christian Church family---the people of her church always held a special place in her heart. She was a long-time member of the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class and an active participant in many of the church’s community outreaches, including Women’s Fellowship, and helping with both Girl Scouts and the 4-H Club. Sis was a charter member of Shallow Ford Squares, and she and James enjoyed square dancing with them for more than 40 years. Sis was employed for 25 years in the family business, Hensley Hosiery Mill.
A wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Sis Hall is a woman who will be missed by everyone who knew her. She especially loved hearing her beloved James play her favorite song, “Goodnight Irene” on the guitar. Sis so looked forward to being with James once again in Heaven! And yes, now they really are “getting better every day!”
The funeral service will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00pm at Shallow Ford Christian Church by Rev. Steve Regan with the burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Shallow Ford Christian Church. [29836]