Jeffery Wayne Hall

Jeffery Wayne “Jeff” Hall, age 59 of Gulfport, passed away on September 17, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Hall; his mother, Freda L. Hall; and a brother, Randall A. Hall.

Jeff is survived by a sister, Robin Boykin and her spouse, Ken Apperson; nephews, Kyle (Jessie) Boykin, Tyler (Kristina) Boykin, Daniel Bear Boykin, and Justin (Leanne) Hall; a niece, Brandy (Rusty) Falgout; great-nephews, Gavin Ricks, Reed Bishop, Luke Hall, and Jay Hall; great niece, Madalyn Ricks; many special aunts, cousins, friends, and colleagues.

He was a native of Meridian, MS and was a longtime resident of the coast. Jeff was the longtime General Manager of the Great Southern Club and was awarded the Dining Systems Dynamic Marketer in 2008. He loved to travel, meet new people, enjoyed reading, and enjoyed a quiet evening by the fireplace. He also loved spending time with his friends, singing in the choir, cooking and entertaining. He was a member of the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic Chorale, and he loved LSU Football.

The family would like to thank everyone that has shown love to Jeffery through the years. You will be missed “Big Daddy!”

Please join us as we honor and celebrate the life of our beloved Jeff Hall, known to so many as “Big Daddy.”

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025

⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Jeff’s Home — 3615 11th Street, Gulfport, MS

We will gather at his home, the place he loved most, to share memories, laughter, and love. In true Jeff style, we ask everyone to wear your wildest Jeff Hall shirt or hat to celebrate the colorful spirit he brought into our lives. 🌟

Bring your stories, your smiles, and your hearts as we remember Big Daddy together.

Forever loved, forever.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Jeffery Wayne Hall to the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale. This is a meaningful way to honor his love of music and community.

Please make checks payable to USM Foundation and write Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale in

the memo line “GCCC HALL".

The USM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Please payment to:

Jonathan Kilgore, School of Music

The University of Southern Mississippi

118 College Drive #5081

Hattiesburg, MS 39406

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.