Dillard Ray Hall, age 83, of Willard, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Tiffin, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2, 1942 in Letcher County, Kentucky, to the late Perry and Eva (Slone) Hall. Dillard enjoyed fishing, playing basketball, and most of all, spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Dillard is survived by children, Chris (Pam) Hall of Willard and Crystal (Mark) Leach of Toledo; grandchildren, Adam (Hanna) Hall, Jenna (Tony) McCullough, Katie (Dakota) Wilson, Mackenzie (Mitchell) Brunko and Jake Hall; great grandchildren, Eleanor Brunko and Henry Brunko; sister, Denise (Jeffery) Hall; siblings-in-law, Edith Hall, Rella Hall, Peggy Holbrook, Aron (Celia) Holbrook and Larry Holbrook; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Hall whom he married on April 29, 1967; sisters, Opal Moore, Vivian Corvin, Juanita Hall and Phyllis Hall; and brothers, Gurnies Hall, Clester Hall, Delmas Hall, and Cleon Hall.
Visitation will be at Free Will Baptist Church, 670 Keefer Street, Willard, OH 44890 on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the time of his service at 1:00 PM with Pastor Ronald Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Will Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to Dillard’s family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Sherri French - Nov 5, 2025
Chris and Crystal, so sorry to hear of your Dad passing. I will always have fond memories of our childhood being at your house and all of our shenanigans! Much Love to you, and your families , as you head into the healing season know that they are just a thought away. God Bless..
Gary & Tina Isaac - Oct 29, 2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of Dillard. His wife Juanita and him was great babysitters to my 4 grandchildren. I knew they would be taken care of. Prayers to all the family today as you lay him to rest.
Donny & Mei - Oct 28, 2025
A blessing on you and your house (Chris & Crystal) in this hard time. We are so sorry for your loss. May you have sweet memories of your father. We will always remember his sense of humor and his never ending jokes/stories.
V. Ruben Flores - Oct 26, 2025
So sad to hear about Dillard's passing. My deepest sympathy to all of his family. He was a very good friend and I always enjoyed his sense of humor and the stories he would tell. He will be missed.
Aimee McKelvey - Oct 26, 2025
Thinking of everyone! Prayers!
Peggy M Opatken - Oct 26, 2025
I liked Dillard .he was always kind and friendly. May he rest in peace.
Rayden - Oct 26, 2025
As My father (Freddy) has stated before me sir you were a great man to me and him and I am glad you got to make it to the white gates. I will always remember the times we had and all the time me and my dad worked on your van. You can finally rest in peace sir, see you when I get there.
Lynette Barclay - Oct 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss Chris & Pam. Lifting your family in prayer.
Dawn Wallrabenstein - Oct 25, 2025
Crystal and Chris, you have my deepest sympathy during this time. I know how you feel. Praying for your family.
Kathy mercy registration - Oct 25, 2025
My thoughts and prayers to the family Dillard was always a pleasure to talk to
Freddy - Oct 25, 2025
I'm glad my great friend Dillard got to pass with love and support surrounding him. I will miss you Dillard.. I wish love and support to each one of your family members in this time of grief . Rest in peace. I am glad you aren't suffering and made it to the golden gates with the love of your life .
Jim Dannemiller - Oct 25, 2025
So sorry to hear of his passing. I enjoyed his many stories and his great sense of humor. He was a great man . Ours thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Kay Carr - Oct 25, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear of this. Many prayers to the family.
Tom & Lucy Hay - Oct 25, 2025
Always enjoyed swapping lies and his Always smile. Prayers to the whole family
Dennis & Shelly Daniel - Oct 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family.
Robbie Rees - Oct 25, 2025
Dakota and Katie, sorry to hear of Dillard's passing. Praying for you and family;as you go through this time of loss. ❤️
Bob Carpenter - Oct 24, 2025
Prayers for the family.
Bill & Nancy Jester - Oct 24, 2025
Sorry to hear of Dillard’s passing, he and Juanita were great neighbors when lived beside them for many years. They were kind people and always friendly.
CONNIE MONTGOMERY - Oct 24, 2025
My thoughts and my prayers go out to his family! So sorry for your loss! But, when the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. The Lord be with you.
Brenda Schuller-Daniel - Oct 24, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences. Dillard was such a large personality and such a fun guy to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Pastor Letty Damian - Oct 24, 2025
Praying for the family at this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
Shelley Weiss Hershiser - Oct 24, 2025
So sorry to hear about Dillard. He was great friends with my brother Alvin when they worked together at the school. I got to know him when I was a temp custodian- super nice guy.
Linda Veletean - Oct 24, 2025
So sorry to hear of Dillard passing. Such a nice man and he always spoke. He will surely be missed. Prayers for all his family.
Wendy Daniel - Oct 24, 2025
So sorry to see this, Dillard was always so nice, knew him as the school custodian and then as a client at the insurance agency. Always pleasant to talk to. Thinking of his family during this time - the loss of a really nice man. My thoughts and prayers got out to you.
Ray Bays - Oct 24, 2025
Please accept my condolences to all of Dillard’s family, Dillard was a very good friend, that I had known for many years, he will surely be missed.
