Timothy John Hall

Timothy John Hall, 62, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2021, while on a GM work assignment in Arlington, TX.

Tim was born July 15, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, the second of four children of John and Mary MacFarlane Hall. Tim attended Centerville High School where he graduated in 1976. Tim played trombone in the band and also participated on the high school track team in pole vault, distance running and steeplechase. Tim earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 516.

After high school, Tim attended Hocking Technical College in Nelsonville, Ohio, earning an Associate degree in Heat Treating. Tim landed a job at a facility in Concord, New Hampshire that heat treated medical joint replacement components. He worked there for a few years before returning to Dayton to work at GM Moraine Assembly. While working at GM, Tim continued his education and earned his Bachelor degree in Marketing from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Tim was a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Bengals.   He loved auto racing and regularly attended the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400 and the Detroit Grand Prix.   He would also travel to road courses like Mid-Ohio and even attended the F1 Australian Grand Prix.   Working in the automotive industry was a deep connection for Tim from his professional work to his pleasure of following auto racing.

While working at GM in Moraine he met the love of his life, Julie Bennett of Farmersville, Ohio.   Tim was so happy and fulfilled with this relationship. They were united in marriage on August 28, 1993. They were blessed with two sons, Jonathan and Justin. Tim loved his boys with all his heart, and nothing made him happier or prouder than watching his boys grow up into fine young men. It was a proud day when daughter-in-law, Paisley joined our family in October 2020.

If you knew Tim, you were a friend of Tim’s. With new friends or old friends, Tim always had a smile on his face and a kind word.   Tim also had a keen sense of humor and would burst out laughing or provide a quick one-liner to the amusement of others. Over the years Tim relished the tradition of making the manhattans for his lifelong friends whenever they gathered to play golf, listen to music, laugh, and share stories of their growing families.

Tim's career with General Motors spanned 38 years. He was transferred from the Moraine (Ohio) Assembly plant to the Kansas City Fairfax plant in 2009 and the family moved to Liberty, MO the following year. Tim was a dependable and compassionate worker. Tim enjoyed contributing but did not seek nor enjoy being the center of attention. In 2020 near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tim worked for several months in Kokomo, Indiana at the General Motors facility that was mass producing the needed ventilators for the victims of the pandemic. While he was there, he said it was the most positive working experience he had ever had, where everyone was working together for the good of the country.   While Tim retired last year, he returned to work as a contractor until his death. In Liberty, Tim and Julie attended Second Baptist Church.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves his wife of 27 years, Julie; sons, Jonathan Hall (Paisley) and Justin Hall; siblings, Heather Hall, Todd Hall (Janet) and Ted Hall (Amy); as well as his beloved dogs, Piper and Otter, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 pm Sunday, March 7, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. A private service will follow. He will be buried in David’s Cemetery in Kettering, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the ALS Association Mid-America Chapter, 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202 (https.//www.als.org/mid-america) or Special Olympics (https://support.specialolympics.org/)

You may share a message with the family or sign an online guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781-8228.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 pm Sunday, March 7, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. A private service will follow. He will be buried in David’s Cemetery in Kettering, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the ALS Association Mid-America Chapter, 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202 (https.//www.als.org/mid-america) or Special Olympics (https://support.specialolympics.org/)