remained an active member of the club until 1932, when he was granted an honorary life membership. Hall also served on the Board of Trustees for 25 years, even after Kendall College became the University of Tulsa in 1920. Death James M. Hall died at his home, 1801 Admiral Boulevard in Tulsa, on May 26, 1935. Funeral services at the First Presbyterian Church were conducted by Charles William Kerr, the first permanent minister of that church. Hall was survived by his widow, three daughters and a son. Hall is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. His tombstone bears the inscription "Father of Tulsa." References 1851 births 1935 deaths People of Indian Territory Businesspeople from Tulsa, Oklahoma People from Marshall County, Tennessee People from Oswego, Kansas