James Andrew Hall

James Andrew Hall, 85, of Franklin, NC went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 9, 2026 surrounded by his family. 

He was born July 30th, 1941 in Cowee, NC. He was a mechanic prior to high school and until his passing. He was a devout Christian and continued sharing the Word of God with anyone that would listen. He loved calling his girls and Sid asking them to read certain Bible verses so he could call them later to discuss. He had a gift of interpreting the Word.

He was steadfast in his love for his family, and his friends – Some called him Andrew, those closer called him Lightnin' and those closest called him Dad, Daddy, "John Wayne" or Papaw. The name "Lightnin" because although slow to move, his actions and words were always deliberate. He never knew a stranger, whether that was at Ms. Lois’, the doctors office, the farmers market, or just walking around the store.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Jimmie and Juanita Hall and his sister, Evelyn Henderson.

He is survived by his wife, Margie, his three daughters, Andrea Ledlie, Jon (deceased) , Lynne Hall, (John) and Jane Clark, (Jeff), his grandchildren, Chris Ledlie, Sarah Ledlie, Sid Starnes, Ashley Walter, Kasius McCall, Lacey Hall, Justin Clark, and Tiffany Carroll, his brother, Jimmie Hall, his nephews Jeff and Rick Henderson, and several great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM in The Grant Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. The family will receive friend from 10:00 till 11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Tabor Cemetery in Bryson City.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Brush Creek Baptist Church, Bryson City, NC 6640 Highway 28, Bryson City, NC

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Hall family.