Claude E. Hale, Jr., 45, Spirit Sheet Metal Mechanic, passed away on October 1, 2018. He was born on December 17, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas to Claude E. and Barbara J. (Rains) Hale. Survived by his wife: Monica of Wichita; son: Austin J. Hale of Wichita; daughter: Paige C. (Casey) Newsted of Ogden, UT; his parents; a sister: Mickie Hale of Goddard; granddaughter: Paisleigh Newsted. Celebration of Life Service: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Riverview Baptist Church, 844 W. 53rd St. North, Wichita, KS 67204.