Rev. James Wade Hall

Rev. James Wade Hall, 67, of Medon, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, after a prolonged illness. Bro. Wade was born on December 26, 1955, to Rev. J.C. and Mrs. Gladys Hall in New Albany, Mississippi. The story goes that he cried so loud upon arrival that the entire hospital reported hearing his entrance into the world. Well known for his magnetic personality and engaging demeanor, he was an incredibly successful insurance salesman. His high sales volumes garnered him trips around the world and multiple awards. While he enjoyed trips to the Bahamas, Bermuda, and other places, he always claimed Hawaii as his most favorite place to visit. “The lobster there just tasted better,” he said. His highest calling, however, was to the ministry. He served as pastor in different assemblies, but his heartbeat was evangelism. As a fiery evangelist, he held revivals across the country and saw many souls drawn to Calvary under his ministry. His convicting messages and anointed altar calls still ring vividly in the memories of many today. In 1978, Bro. Wade encountered his soul mate, Judy McCallum at Cedar View Pentecostal Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi and was immediately aware he could not live without her (or her brand new car). They wed 77 days later after a whirlwind romance and went on to have three daughters, Mitzi Phelan (Dr. Joshua D. Phelan) of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Roxann Ashworth (Matthew Ashworth) of Sanford, North Carolina, and Mary Hall of Medon, Tennessee. He is also remembered by his four grandchildren: Drake and Asher Phelan, and Chloe Grace and Eleanor Rose Ashworth. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Sophia Pearl Ashworth and his parents. He leaves many remaining; his brother, Rev. Clay Hall (Pam) of Walnut, Mississippi, two aunts; Joyce Hall of Ripley, Mississippi and Jean Hall of Blue Mountain, Mississippi and many nieces and nephews. Lastly, he will be missed by his four-legged companion as well, Loki Cornelius Hall. Pall Bearers: • John Casner • Trevor Hall • Paul Medlin • Brandon Pittman • Manse Pulliam • Buck Rodgers • Jamie Rutherford • Arthur Walker Honorary Pall Bearers: • Rickey Pittman • Scott Pulliam • Paulie Wilbanks

Rev. James Wade Hall

December 26, 1955 - April 4, 2023