BILLY HALL

William Arthur “Billy” Hall ‒ Dad, Pa, The “Million Dollar Man,” Big Bad Bill, The Man - The Myth-The Legend leapt from his mountain home into the arms of Jesus on Sept. 21, 2026. Billy fought a hard and courageous health battle to the very end, earning the highest reward of a place in Heaven. 

Billy came blazing into the world on June 1, 1962, as the youngest of six children of the late Buddy and Patricia Hall.  From the moment he was born, he filled the world with his infectious spirit and laughter. Billy spent his entire life exemplifying the phrase “the spirit of a boy,” which has left those who love him with many great stories to share.  More specifically, Billy never missed an opportunity to throw out a good Dad joke. 

Billy was a 1980 graduate of Lexington High School.  Ironically, Billy often mentioned his lack of “further education,” yet every day he found little ways to grow his abilities and expand his knowledge.  Little did he know, he was the smartest, most creative, most witty, most inclusive, most intuitive man we know. 

A hard worker all his life, Billy always forged his own path and raised his own bar.  He owned successful businesses for many years before turning his heart of conservation and passion for and dedication to volunteerism into a career with the National Wild Turkey Federation.  Through the NWTF, Billy continued to expand his abundant collection of friends, whom he considered family.  Even in his most difficult days, he refused to walk away from the job and people he loved. 

Billy is credited with founding and facilitating numerous outreach groups and events aimed at making the outdoors accessible to children, women, and individuals with disabilities. He spent many years involved in the 4-H, JAKES, WITO, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, church and other organizations. 

Billy had numerous hobbies and was a jack of all trades.  He loved being outdoors.  Whether hunting, fishing, geocaching, hiking, traveling, kayaking, playing fetch, camping, sightseeing, cooking out, or visiting the family farm, the outdoors was his home on Earth!  More importantly, he always wanted to share his love of the outdoors with those he loved. 

An amazing chef himself, Billy loved a good cookout, trying a new restaurant, or winning a chili cook-off. He never turned down an Oreo (or the whole pack), a preacher cookie, or a bowl of vanilla ice cream.  He enjoyed the simple things in life and always showed us that we could, too. 

During his final years, Billy developed a close, personal relationship with God.  That relationship gave him the strength to face a great health battle with courage, perseverance, and dignity, while keeping peace in his heart. Long before his diagnosis, he had chosen to live an abundant life, despite the fears and difficulties life can bring.  Billy openly shared his own discovery of peace and abundance in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.  With eyes wide open, he saw the Promise of Everlasting Life in his future.  He filled many pockets with “baby Jesus” figures in hopes to share his faith and the promise of eternity with everyone he could. In his efforts, he made sure everyone felt seen. 

Upon hearing his name called on high, Billy ran to greet the many special loved ones waiting on the other side including his parents, older sister Barbara, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many other special loved ones.  He was certainly greeted with the familiar bark of a loyal yellow dog named Myra, whom he had longed to pet every day since her passing earlier this year.  We rest assured that he and Myra have shown all of Heaven their “tricks” by now.

As comes with the passing of someone so loved from this life into the next, many very broken hearts remain left behind.  Please be in prayer for his loved ones.  He leaves behind his love, Bridgett, and her children, Matthew, Olivia and Whitney, and her grandchildren.   He leaves his daughters and sons-in-law who love him with all their being, Jessica and Doug Sisson and Jamie and Jamie Brown.  Forever his little buddies, he leaves his grandchildren – Will, Grayden, Leyton, Alivia, Adeleigh, Jennings, Annie, Archer and Maya.  He is sorely missed by his older siblings – Cliff, Alesia, Blair and Donna - all of whom he looked up to, leaned on and loved dearly.  The support he received from each of them was unmatched. Billy also leaves behind his siblings’ spouses, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and other very special loved ones he cherished and adored. To keep us on our toes, he leaves behind a crazy little white pup named Radie.  He leaves behind more friends than we could begin to name.  The family would like to thank his best friend, Cully, for being the best adopted family member ever. 

Although he leaves behind quite a legacy, Billy would ask that we only share one thing with you in his honor – the legacy of Jesus.  No matter what battles you face, know that God goes before you, beside you and always has your back. 

In lieu of flowers, do Billy a favor or two. Take a kid outdoors. Laugh. Make memories. Bring light to life and every room you enter. Ask yourself, how you can make a positive impact anywhere you venture. Tell a few good stories. Be the reason someone leaves a little happier. In telling a few of his secrets, be the person who leaves giant tips on Christmas Eve or on a random Tuesday. Complement a loved one or a random stranger.  Hold the door and stop to chat.  Do a good deed every day without being seen.  Always choose to extend a hand with love.  Do everything BIG.  Treat every stranger like a friend you just haven’t met yet.  Make everyone think they are your favorite.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Lexington Baptist Church.  A meal will follow.  All are welcome. 

And, Dad, we promise not to put your left butt cheek on the mantle.  We love you forever.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.