Pittsville…….James Russell Falls, age 83 of 193 Tuck Road, Pittsville died Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Halifax Regional Hospital.
Born October 14, 1930 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Hartford Jasper Falls and Helen Henderson Falls. He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph Falls, Melvin Falls and Boyd Falls and two sisters, Lucille Crews and Geneva Dalton. Mr. Falls was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Lane Company. He enjoyed NASCAR, gardening and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Jannie King Falls of the residence; three sons, James Thomas Falls and wife, Julia of Forest, Carroll Douglas Falls, Sr. of Pittsville, and Rusty Falls of Pittsville; one daughter, Cathy Moss of Gretna; three brothers, Edward Falls of Gretna, William Falls of Latta, SC, and George Falls of Gretna; three sisters, Frances Walker of Halifax, Elsie Rowland of Gretna, and Jean Richardson of Gretna; four grandchildren, Carroll (Carl) Falls, Jr., Crystal Gail Moore, Mary Grace Falls and Cody Wade Irby; and two great-grandchildren, Amber Nicole Moore and Katelyn Rose Moore.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Gary Phillips. Burial will follow in the Mayhew Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M Monday, November 18, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.