Obituary of Leon A. Hall

Age 88, was born July 15, 1935 in Blossburg, PA the son of the late George Hall and Crystal (Gernert) Andrews, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Unity Hospital in Penfield, NY. He was greeted in heaven by his loving wife of 62 years, Sarah M. "Sally" Hall who preceded him in death May 14, 2020. His brothers, Burton Hall and John Hall and sister, Mary Hyslop also preceded him in death. Lee is survived by his loving daughters: Jody (Dale) McKinney with their children: Brad McKinney, Amber (Brian) Mosher, Daniel (Laelle) McKinney and Matthew McKinney; Darlene (Mark) Heitz with their children: Devin (Melinda) Heitz and Nathan (Mary) Heitz; Jennifer (Steve) Spencer with their daughter, Kaylee Spencer; brother: Gary (Jeanne) Andrews; sister-in-law, Mazie Hall; along with 11 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and his church family at Central Assembly of God in Horseheads, NY. Lee proudly served his country in the US Army and Army Reserves out of Fort Dix, NJ. Lee retired from Kennedy Valve Manufacturing Company as a machinist after 40 dedicated years of service. His passion in life was Hall's Candies which he founded with his wife Sally and brother Burt 54 years ago. Lee was still helping in the candy shop. Lee's greatest accomplishment in life was his example of living out his Christian faith for everyone that knew him, especially his family. He will always be remembered as a quiet, gentle man, a faithful husband and a loving father and grandfather. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. His funeral service will follow at 4 pm. Reverend Joseph Chamberlin will officiate. Lee will be laid to rest in the Gillett Cemetery with his beloved Sally at the convenience of the family. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the Hall family.