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Derek Hale Obituary

Derek Ryan Hale Derek Ryan Hale, 26, of Lubbock passed away May 27, 2011. He was born on Aug. 14, 1984, in Lubbock, Texas. Derek was baptized by his father along with his mother DeeAnne at Liberty Lighthouse in Sherman, Texas. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Dennis and Jeannine Hale of Rosemount, MN; sons, Devon and Trevor Hale of Lubbock; stepsister, Jessie Papia and family of Lakeville, MN; stepbrothers, PJ Currier of Rosemount, MN, and Michael Bearden of Denison, TX; grandmothers, OlaMae Noland of Lubbock and Billie Hale of Rockwall, TX; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, DeeAnne Parker, and grandfathers, Dean Red Noland and Don Hale. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, at Liberty Lighthouse Church in Sherman, Texas, with Pastor Stan McNutt officiating. Derek will be buried at Akers Cemetery in Sherman. To send condolences online, please visit www.sandersfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jun. 5, 2011.

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jonathan swilling

July 2, 2011

my condolences go out to derek and his mom from a friend that worked with him. they were great ppl and always were giving and helping another. were going to miss you..youll never be forgotten..youll always be in our hearts!!!

June 13, 2011

Sorry to all family and friends of Derek Ryan Hale.You all are in my prayers... T A B

Bridget VanStory

June 6, 2011

We will miss you greatly Derek, You will stay in our hearts forever. You were an awesome person and in amazing friend to anyone who knew you. Love you...

June 5, 2011

To Dennis and Jeannine and the Hale family: Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. We miss you and love you. Donna and Jodi DeVuyst.

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