William Hall Obituary William Bernard Hall October 31, 1943 － March 21, 2023 Franklin － William Bernard "Billy" Hall, 79, passed away March 21, 2023 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Newport News, he was a son of the late Thomas Howard Hall and Susie Heywood Hall. He was also predeceased by his wife Nancy Saunders Hall; two sisters, Dorothy Nicholson and Cathy Paul; two brothers, Thomas H. Hall, Jr. and Michael Ray Hall; step-son Dean Harrell; and a grandson, Andrew Harrell. Billy was a graduate of Smithfield High School and a US Marine Veteran. He was a retired deputy sheriff for Isle of Wight County Sheriff‚Äôs Department. Billy attended Sycamore Baptist Church and was an avid golfer at Beechwood Country Club. Survivors include two step daughters Darlene Smithwick and Donna Sykes (Stanley); four grandchildren, Ronnie Smithwick (Emilie), Bridget Parr (Philip), Dustin Sykes, and Breanne Harrell; six great grandchildren, Payton Smithwick, Kaylee Smithwick, Tenley Smithwick, Colton Wade, Waylen Parr, and Kinslee Wade; special nieces, Amy Salvitti (Matthew) and Wendy Freeman (Richard); two great nieces, Alexis Salvitti and Skylar Freeman; a great nephew, Reed Freeman; and two special friends, Wendy McCourry and Randy Gardner. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM Thursday, March 23, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Tracey Pugh officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society or any favorite charity. wrightfuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Mar. 21, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/William-Hall 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-hall-obituary?id=51376673 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: William Bernard "Billy" Hall, 79, passed away on 21 March 2023 in his home. Born in Newport News, he was a US Marine veteran and retired deputy sheriff. Survivors include two stepdaughters, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A memorial service for William Bernard "Billy" Hall was held on 23 March 2023 at Wright Funeral Home. The family received friends prior to the service. ### The Edited Obituary William Bernard Hall 31 October 1943 – 21 March 2023 Franklin - William Bernard "Billy" Hall, 79, passed away 21 March 2023 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Newport News, he was a son of the late Thomas Howard Hall and Susie Heywood Hall. He was also predeceased by his wife Nancy Saunders Hall; two sisters, Dorothy Nicholson and Cathy Paul; two brothers, Thomas H. Hall, Jr. and Michael Ray Hall; stepson Dean Harrell; and a grandson, Andrew Harrell. Billy was a graduate of Smithfield High School and a US Marine Veteran. He was a retired deputy sheriff for Isle of Wight County Sheriffs Department. Billy attended Sycamore Baptist Church and was an avid golfer at Beechwood Country Club. Survivors include two stepdaughters Darlene Smithwick and Donna Sykes (Stanley); four grandchildren, Ronnie Smithwick (Emilie), Bridget Parr (Philip), Dustin Sykes, and Breanne Harrell; six great grandchildren, Payton Smithwick, Kaylee Smithwick, Tenley Smithwick, Colton Wade, Waylen Parr, and Kinslee Wade; special nieces, Amy Salvitti (Matthew) and Wendy Freeman (Richard); two great nieces, Alexis Salvitti and Skylar Freeman; a great nephew, Reed Freeman; and two special friends, Wendy McCourry and Randy Gardner. A Memorial Service was held at 11 AM Thursday, 23 March 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Tracey Pugh officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society or any favorite charity. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Bernard Billy Hall | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 79 years | | Birth | 31 October 1943; Newport News | | Death | 21 March 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------| | William Bernard Billy Hall | Decedent | Franklin | | Nancy Saunders Hall | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Thomas Howard Hall | Parent | -- | | Susie Heywood Hall | Parent | -- | | Darlene Smithwick | Stepdaughter | Unknown | | Donna Sykes | Stepdaughter | Unknown | | Ronnie Smithwick | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bridget Parr | Grandchild | Unknown | | Dustin Sykes | Grandchild | Unknown | | Breanne Harrell | Grandchild | Unknown | | Payton Smithwick | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Kaylee Smithwick | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Tenley Smithwick | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Colton Wade | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Waylen Parr | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Kinslee Wade | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Dorothy Nicholson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Cathy Paul | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Thomas H. Hall, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Michael Ray Hall | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Dean Harrell | Predeceased Stepson | -- | | Andrew Harrell | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Amy Salvitti | Niece | Unknown | | Wendy Freeman | Niece | Unknown | | Alexis Salvitti | Great Niece | Unknown | | Skylar Freeman | Great Niece | Unknown | | Reed Freeman | Great Nephew | Unknown | | Wendy McCourry | Friend | Unknown | | Randy Gardner | Friend | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Billy was a graduate of Smithfield High School. 2. Billy was a US Marine Veteran. 3. Billy was a retired deputy sheriff for Isle of Wight County Sheriffs Department. 4. Billy attended Sycamore Baptist Church. 5. Billy was an avid golfer at Beechwood Country Club.