William Ames "Bill" Hall

Losing my father was very difficult. Thinking of your family today. You are doing a wonderful job honoring his legacy. We know he is smiling down on your family. God bless.

I know Mr. Hall would be very proud of the family! Hopefully he and my father have had an opportunity to meet in heaven.

I know Mr. Hall would be very proud of the legacy he has left behind. Thinking of the family on this day. God bless.

Billy,
Sorry to hear of your father's passing, May shared memories bring comfort during this difficult time. Our prayers for your continued strength and God's indefatigable mercy.

Dear Mrs. Hall, Tommy, Billy and particularly, Stacey -
I am very sorry it has taken me this long to learn of Mr. Hall's passing, and to let you know how sad I was to hear of it. I will always remember his wonderful and personal skills as a host, and his kindness and hospitality; the man just KNEW how to make people feel at home and comfortable, and how to enjoy a great meal!! Every meal I ever had at one of the Hall restaurants was flawless (well, if not the wait time), and I knew...

Jeanne, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing and for me to respond so late. I just found out today. As you know I first met you and Bill in 1976 in Sarasota and we have been friends ever since. Bill undoubtedly was one of the greatest hoteliers, restauranteurs, entrepreneurs, and hosts of our era. He was genuine, fun, socially adept and up to any challenge and a person to be counted on. He was a great leader and accomplished so much yet he was humble and cared deeply for his...

Dear Jeanne, Billy and Tommy,

I got up pn August 18th and something was wrong, I wasn't myself, I was sad, and I didn't know why, there seemed to be a dent in the universe I didn't know about that was impacting my day. Then, turning on my phone, I got the news, Bill Hall had passed. I felt it before I knew it. Bill Hall was that impactful. I and my entire family are heartbroken for your family.

I learned fundamental business and personnel lessons from Mr. Hall, as I called...

Judge Blatt first introduced me to Bill when he was managing a hotel at Hilton Head not far from the Judge’s house. From that day to this, I have never known anybody who brought more joy to more people than Bill Hall. I have always thought the most important thing a person can do in life is to make other people happy. Bill certainly did that every day.

In doing so, he gave us much more than his superb restaurants. He gave us the most precious thing he had to give: his family. ...