William Richard Hallett III

Born on October 15, 1943 in Newport News, VA to William Richard Hallett, Jr. and Katherine Williams Hallett. He grew up with a strong passion for cars and fishing. He served in the Air Force, a Vietnam Veteran and graduated from Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, VA.

He was married to the love of his life Peggy Hickman Hallett and together they built a life centered around family. He spent years working in grocery produce and security at Sentara Hospital in Hampton, VA.

William was known for his big heart, love for his family, quick wit, humor and his willingness to help anyone in need. He left a lasting impression in the Williamsburg community due to his joking nature, well known as "Here comes Trouble".

His most favorite past times were spending time with his children and grandchildren, cars, motorcycles, coin collecting, traveling to Ocean City, MD beach, playing the lottery and scratchers.

He is survived by his daughter, Michele Lynn Hallett, son, David Richard Hallett, grandson, Austin David Hallett and granddaughter, Alayna MacKenzie Hallett.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Hickman Hallett, father, William Richard Hallett, Jr. and mother, Katherine Williams Hallett.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606.

The family kindly requests flowers be sent to Peninsula Memorial Park or donations be made to the Dementia Society of America: dementiasociety.com.