Brian Charles Hale, 25, of Springfield, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at his home. Brian was born May 16, 1986 in Springfield, the son of Charles Lynn and Judy Ann Kother Hale. Brian attended Jane Adams Elementary and graduated from Lanphier High School. He was a member of Laborers Union #477. He loved spending time with his family, especially his son, enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, attending professional wrestling and monster truck shows. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and brother, Josh White. He is survived by his son, Braiden Hale of Springfield; mother, Judy Hale of Springfield; sister, Tonya Joyce of Springfield; one niece, Angela Manuele; nephew, Rob Hale; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 12:00 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brian Charles Hale Memorial Fund to help with final expenses at any Marine Bank location.
