William Mercer Hall III

August 29, 1942 - November 30, 2025

ABBEVILLE — William Mercer Hall III passed away on November 30, 2025, at his home at the age of 83.
He was born in Abbeville on August 29, 1942. He spent his early years in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1960. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1965 where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Upon graduation from LSU, he served three years in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Vietnam (1967) as a pilot with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company. Captain Hall left the service in 1968 and pursued a career in Petroleum Land Management and Trust Banking. He was a dedicated LSU fan and enjoyed playing golf for many years. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Shelia Faye Walker Hall; his son, William Mercer Hall IV; his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hall Johnson; two granddaughters, Katie Hall and Ellie Hall; as well as his brother, John Robert Hall (Evelyn Champagne Hall).
He was predeceased by his parents, William Mercer Hall Jr. and Ann Laura Smith Hall; as well as his son-in-law, Jed Johnson.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date for the immediate family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.