Douglas D Hale

Douglas Deene Hale age 72, a longtime resident of Richardson, Texas peacefully passed away on November 28th, 2024 with his faithful companion Roxy dog by his side. He lived a life of service to his community. He is preceded in death by his sister Chadda Lynn Hale, Brother Donald Gene Hale, father James Ivy Hale, and his mother Lillian Pauline Floyd Hale.

He is survived by his three children, Alana Hale, Aubrey and husband Bryan Miller and their children Cameron and Emerson Miller, and his son Michael Hale and fiancé Natalie Kregel, sister Cindy and husband Mike Yates as well as numerous nieces and nephews, many close cousins and far too many friends to mention.

Doug was born on September 26th in1952 at St. Paul’s Hospital of Dallas. The first born to Lillian and James Hale. He was followed by sister Chadda who passed away at a young age, then brother Donnie and then sister Cindy. He attended Martha Turner Riley Elementary School, Robert T. Hill Middle School, and graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1970. He later served as the president of the Bryan Adams’ Alumni Association from 1992 – 1996.

Doug worked many different jobs during his lifetime, but the Fire Service was his passion. He started his career with the Richardson Fire Department in 1975. He graduated in one of the first paramedic classes for the department in 1978. He went on to earn the rank of Master Firefighter. He moved to the Fire Marshalls office to serve as the Deputy Fire Marshall in 1998. One of his favorite duties was working with the Richardson Citizens Fire Academy.

During his time in the Richardson Fire Department, he continued his education at the University of Texas at Dallas where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies in 1984, a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in 1985 and a Master of Arts in Political Economy in 1987. He served on the Student Senate of UTD from 1984-1986.

He earned his Texas State Teaching Certification in 1988 and served as a substitute teacher in the Richardson School District for many years. From 1988- 1993 he served as Tennis coach at Jesuit Preparatory School leading the team to a State Championship in 1990.

Doug served as a Richardson Police Department Reserve Officer from 1981-1983 and a Dallas County Constable Reserve Officer from 1983-1998.

Doug could often be found volunteering his time to several organizations in the community.

Doug faced many medical challenges during his life which he courageously battled for many years. He passed away peacefully at his home in Richardson on November 28th 2024.

A memorial service will be held @ 2:00pm Saturday December 14th at Springcreek Church 2660 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75044.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the First Richardson Helpers in his memory.