Halex Duane Hale

Sacile, Italy....SSgt Halex D. Hale, USAF, passed away July 2, 2016 near his base in Italy.He was born December 20, 1991, the son of Lance D. and Amy Su Monroe Hale. He was a 2010 graduate of Shenandoah High School and a 5 year veteran of the United State Air Force.He had lived his entire life in the Middletown/Daleville area and was active in school events. He ran cross country in middle school and played football and track in high school. He was part of the talent show in middle school and took a vital role in the school production of ""Grease."" He was also active in the school swing choir.He is survived by his parents: Lance and Amy Monroe Hale of Daleville, brother: Chandler of Daleville, Grandparents: Steve and Barbara Schlegel of Warsaw, Celia and Greg Ricker of Middletown, Jerry and Linda Monroe of Alexandria. Great grandparents: Daisy Markum of Bloutsville, Oretha Monroe of Muncie and Barbara Ellen Schlegel of Zionsville, several Aunts and Uncles, and his best friend, his dog: Stark and several cousins.He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Gary Hale, great grandparents: Lonnie Markum, Nancy and Charles Myers, Byron and Deloris hale, Bill Monroe and Jim Schlegel. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am at the Middletown Church of the Nazarene, 698 North 5th, Middletown with Pastors Marty Ballard of the Yorktown Church of the Nazarene and Dr. Philip C. Rogers of the Middletown Church of the Nazarene officiating.Burial will follow at Mechanicsburg CemeteryFriends may call Tuesday at the church from 2-8 PM.Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.comthe Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of Halex Hale with family and friends. Memorials to the Wounded Warriors Project SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, July 26, 20162:00 PM - 8:00 PM Middletown Church of the Nazarene 698 North 5th Middletown, Indiana Celebration of Life Service Wednesday, July 27, 201610:00 AM Middletown Church of the Nazarene 698 North 5th Middletown, Indiana Memorials to the Wounded Warriors Project