Jay, the youngest of 10 children passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at his home. Jay was born October 13, 1957 in Hastings, MI the son of Clifford and Nellie (Hornbaker) Hall. Jay was a welder by trade and loved taking his grandchildren fishing. He also loved to tie flies, and trolling Walleye Alley on Maple Lake. He loved wild animals and the swans literally ate out of his hand. He loved making Blue bird houses and even wrote a story about "Flicker Pete", a flicker he watched make a nest outside his picture window. Surviving are a son, Jason (Michelle) Hall of Paw Paw; 2 daughters, Audrey (Tony) Warren of Cooper and Julie Hall of Portage; 6 grandchildren; Justin, Brandon, Caleb, Courtney, Micheal and Matthew; 4 brothers, Clifford "Jake" of Toledo, Washington, Joseph of Otsego, John of Middleville, and Jeffrey; 3 sisters, Joyce Costello of Otsego, Julia Stroh of Lawrence and June Campbell of Manchester, MI; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, James and Jerry Hall. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends Saturday, Feb 2nd, 2-4 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. There will be a gathering for family and friends following the visitation at the Dave and Leslie Kanniainen residence at 51344 41st Street, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or the Michigan United Conservation Club through the funeral home.