As most of you know, Wiley Hall sadly passed away on June 27th, 2023. He was a staple of the South Orange County APA community. He joined the APA in 2012 and played every year since then. He played on 168 different teams in his time, as well as many Local Team Championships/World Qualifiers, USAM Preliminary rounds, Singles Regional events and the Southwest Challenge in Las Vegas. He has competed on the big stage in Vegas 3 times including the 2013 9-Ball Doubles Championship, the 2022 9-Ball Doubles Championship, and most recently the 2022 9-Ball World Pool Championship with his team Shoot & Destroy. He was a dedicated player and friend. He will be missed. 

Below, please find his obituary, and details about his services which are this Monday, Aug. 21st. Please let me (Allison) know if you plan on attending so I can let his wife know how many to expect. You can text or email me (949) 874-9860 southoc@apaleagues.com

Wiley Joseph Hall of Dana Point, CA passed away at home with his wife at his side on June 27, 2023.

He was born in Benton, IL on February 19, 1944 to the late Herbert and Julia Hall. His sister, Betty Bauer, preceded him in death.

Wiley is survived by his wife Mary, son Matthew (wife Tamao, daughters Kalei, Maya, Melia, Aya) of Kauai, HI, daughter Rebecca of Orange, CA, brothers Duane (wife Janet) and Scott (wife Ruth) of Franklin, TN, and sister Cynthia Coughlin of Mt Vernon, IL.

Wiley was a multisport athlete at Benton High School. His basketball scholarship earned him a spot on the team at Rice University in Houston, TX, where he had a very successful playing career. Wiley enlisted in the Army and jumped at the opportunity to pilot helicopters. Wiley flew an impressive 859 Medivac missions in an eleven-month period while in Viet Nam. He was awarded the Silver Star for his valor.

Back in civilian life, Wiley was involved in establishing the early trauma system in Illinois, then Miami, and, finally, So California at USC.

Wiley enjoyed sharing his athletic skills and expertise with multiple youth programs. He loved golf outings and pool playing with his buddies in competitive pool tournaments in So Cal and Las Vegas.

Wiley continued his national service locally as Service Officer for the VFW. Wiley pursued well-earned entitlements and benefits for Vets and their dependents from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 21 at 4 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 33501 Stone Hill Drive, Dana Point.

Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9934, 33282 Golden Lantern #103, Dana Point, CA 92629.