John Asbury Hall

HALL, BREWER, GRUVER, WILLET

Posted By: Connie Street, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/12/2003 at 21:26:11

John Asbury Hall

Resided many years in the Spring Run Neighborhood

Esteemed by many

John Asbury Hall, son of Wesley and Nancy Hall was born in Elm Grove Twp., Louisa County, January 18, 1856 and departed this life at the home of his son Floyd on the old home farm, February 19, 1927 aged 71 years, one month, one day. His entire life, with the exception of the last four years, was spent in the Spring Run Community.

On January 18, 1877 he was united in marriage with Emma Brewer. To this union were born five sons, Jacob, of Winfield, Albert, Louis and Floyd of the Spring Run Community and one daughter, Mrs. Murrel Gruver of near Winfield.

Forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hall and their children moved to the farm which they have since called home. Here they lived and labored together and the children grew to maturity and established homes of their own. Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hall retired from the farm to Winfield, where two years ago Mr. Hall suffered a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered. For the last two months he had been confined to his bed, gradually became weaker and weaker until on the morning of February 19, two years to the day after he had suffered the stroke he quietly slipped out from this earthly life into the Better land.

As a young man he was converted and united with the Spring Run Evangelical church of which he has been a Faithful member ever since. After their removal to Winfield Mr. and Mrs. Hall attended the Methodist church of that place, Tho still retaining their membership in the Spring Run church.

Mr. Hall was devoted to his family and it was a source of great satisfaction to him that all of the children were able to be with him during the closing days of his life. He was faithful to the Lord and to the church. Altho he did not fill the prominent places in the work of the church that many another has been called to fill he was always interested in the work and gave evidence of his devotion and sincerity. He greatly enjoyed the fellowship of the Christian people. During his affliction he was unable to frequently attend the services of the church but was always glad to have the children, grandchildren and others come in and sing the old familiar gospel songs and pray with him. When able he joined with them in the singing. 'Near the Cross' and 'Jewels' were especially favorites of his and he frequently called for them to be sung.

He impressed others with his high ideals and sterling integrity. His memory will be cherished by the many neighbors and friends of the community in whose activities he shared a part for so many years.

He is survived by his sorrowing companion, one brother, Jasper and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Willet, both of Columbus City, five sons and one daughter, eight grandchildren, one adopted grandchild and many more distant relatives and friends.

Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfare's past. The battle's fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last.

The funeral service was held in the Spring Run church Monday morning at 10:30 and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. H. Bamford, assisted by Rev. P. M. Conant of the Winfield M. E. church. Interment was in the Columbus City cemetery.

Newspaper unknown.