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Brent HALE Obituary
Having served in the United States Air Force and Department of Defense he retired out of the 1st Civil Engineering Squadron as the Deputy Operations Chief at Langley Air Force Base with a combined total of 45 years service.
Brent is survived by his wife, Judy of Hampton; two sons, Brent C. Hale Jr. and wife, Gail of Greenback, Tenn., and David C. Hale and wife, Rachel of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Megan Hudson and Logan Hale of Panama City Beach, Fla., and Lillian Hale of Virginia Beach; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins, and friends who will truly miss him, especially his best friends of 30 years, Zeb and Helen Cope.
He had a passion for antique autos and collectibles, and was a big Richard Petty fan.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Wythe Rescue Squad PO Box 9413 Hampton, VA 23670; the SPCA of the Peninsula; or the American Heart Association.
At Brent's request, there will be no service and his body will be donated to the Virginia Anatomical Program.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brent HALE
Frank Cooney
September 30, 2021
I say a prayer every night for Brent, RIP.
Samuel Vaughan
September 2, 2017
I worked for Sgt Hale in the Carpenter shop back in the 80s. Just recently learned of his passing. So sorry for your loss.
June Lawrence
November 2, 2011
Never saw this in the paper and I am so sorry for your loss. Your husband was a beautiful soul. His father was a customer of ours for years and when I met you and Brent I thought the world of you both. Prayers are with you Judy and may he rest in peace.
Awilda Matheny
October 11, 2011
Judy, I know you probably don't remember me. I am Ed Matheny's sister and I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and my prayers at this time of change in your life. Brent was a true friend to Ed, and you and Brent was so good to our family when we needed support. Thanks for being who your are and just remember you may feel alone but we know who walks with us. Awilda Matheny
Tina & Jeff Banks
October 11, 2011
My good friend and angel down the street. You will be dearly missed. Everyone you met, you greeted with a smile. Full of laughter and joy. We will never forget you, for your spirit will always be with us.
Peggy Barr
October 11, 2011
I was sad to hear about Brent passing, I had the pleasure of working with him during the time I worked at the Langley housing office. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob & Mary McLane
October 10, 2011
Brent was easily one of the finest individuals that we've had the pleasure of knowing. His warmth, friendliness and great sense of humor endeared us from the first time we met. He was a valued member of our family who brought enjoyment to all occasions. We hope you'll find peace in all the great memories you've shared with this wonderful man. He will be missed deeply by all.
Ann Goodwin
October 10, 2011
It was so sad to hear of Brent's passing. He was a good friend with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hale family.
Guillermo Ibarra
October 10, 2011
Jude and Family: I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Brent during my time at the 1 CES. He was one of the hardest working and professional individuals I've known. My prayers and sympathies are with you.
Shawn Huff
October 10, 2011
Judy Hale & Family,
We are truly saddened and heartbroken by the sudden loss of Brent. We are so thankful that we got to spend some time with you and Brent at Erin & Chris's wedding a few years ago. Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies and gain strength in the wonderful memories you've shared. God bless.
Parri James
October 9, 2011
Judy and Family, to say we are stunned would be an understatement. Robert and I feel so very fortunate to have known Brent (and his father). What a great neighbor. Please visit anytime.
Calvin Boddie
October 9, 2011
To the Hale Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Brent was my boss from 1998 until he retired. I have a great deal of respect for him. I know he loved his family and his cars.
My prayers are with you and your family.
CCOHR-RMG Dr. Vaughan's Office
October 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
American Heart Association
October 8, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
October 7, 2011
Dearest Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Brent's passing. He was very lucky to have met such a kind and caring person like you. With sympathy and love, Butch
Carole Petersen
October 7, 2011
To the Hale family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Brent Hale from 1997 - 2000 and he was a very easy going boss. I enjoyed the years that I worked for him. He had such a great sense of humor.
Betty Burton
October 7, 2011
Dear Brent, I just saw you last Wed at the BX...I saw that smile of yours and heard your laugh...you were my boss for many years at CE...you will be missed. To all of the Hale family, my deepest sympathy.
john whistler
October 7, 2011
We are saddened by Brett's passing and so sorry to hear of your loss.
He impressed us so much by his compassion and
humor and kindness. Judy, please call on us if we can help
you in any way. The Whistlers
October 7, 2011
Judy
This is Margaret "Chips" Halley who used to work in the Intel building at Langley. Jim and I are so sorry to hear the passing of Brent. I remember him well. Just want to let you know that we are thinking of you during this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to give us a call. He will be missed by so many.
With Love
Chips and Jim Halley
October 7, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our
thoughts are with you. He was such
a nice person, just like his Dad.
Tom and Jeanette
Frank Cooney
October 7, 2011
Judy and Hale Family
My deepest condolences, I was saddened
to learn of Brent's passing. I worked with Brent for many years, I will always remember a friendly guy
with a fast smile and a great sense of humor. I will miss Brent he touched so many of our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Spruill
October 7, 2011
I'm very saddened to hear of your loss. May God bring you and your family peace and His blessings.
Denise Tanner
October 7, 2011
Judy and Family,
My heart was crushed when I heard of Brents passing. He was a wonderful Boss and friend. I will always remember his smile, laughter and kind spirit. He will be missed tremendously. My prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Bendall, Col USAF (Ret)
October 7, 2011
Jude and family, I was tremendously saddened to hear about Brent's passing. He was one of the most dedicated men I've ever know....both to you and the United States Air Force. He will certainly be missed by everyone.
October 7, 2011
Judy.. I am so sorry..Brent was truly the best and brightened up our family tremendously...best wishes and blessings to you!Carolyn Lloyd Swain
Chris Hodge
October 7, 2011
To the Hale Family.........Sorry for your loss of Brent.
John Salisbury
October 6, 2011
Judy and the Hale Family: Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Brent. I had the pleasure of knowing Brent, both as a fellow CE and as my supervisor for most of my 21 year career. I have fond memories of some of the situations we both experienced. I will miss him.
Greg, Shelly & Lexie Vieth
October 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
keith Olson
October 6, 2011
Judy and family we are so sorry to here of Brent's passing ,he was a great customer and friend to us he will be missed.Judy our prayers are with you and your family .
kirk's upholstery
October 6, 2011
To the Hale family, Brent was one of the first folks I met when I arrived LAFB back in Dec 1996. I absolutly enjoyed working and talking to him on a daily basis. We loved talking about cars more than work of course. I ran into him at the foodcourt just within the last two weeks, got his phone number and was going to go over and look at his cars. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. JR Dunn
Pam Hale- Coburn
October 6, 2011
We send our love and prayers to each of you and we will certainly miss Cousin Brent! Take comfort in the memories of laughter and years of love!
Debbie Price
October 6, 2011
Judy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I've known you for a long time and was very excited when you and Brent got together. It was a pleasure to have known Brent when I worked at Langley. His picture in the paper is worth a thousand words and is a true reflection of the type of person he was. Feel free to contact me as I would love to see you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Nancy Lloyd Yarrington
October 6, 2011
To the Hale Family, my sincere condolences, and I want to thank you for sharing Brent with us. Although Brent was not part of our family for very long, he quickly won over our hearts with his warmth and humor and was welcomed with open arms. We will greatly miss him.
Soni Reynolds
October 6, 2011
To the Hale Family,
It was so sad to hear of Brent's passing. He was such a wonderful man and a great friend to all who knew him. I will remember his great sense of humor and his wonderful laugh. Know that he was admired by many, many people in the Air Force family.
With deepest sympathy.
Susan Rumsey
October 6, 2011
To our dear friend Jude,
Kevin and I are so very sorry over the loss of your best friend and soul mate. Brent was a wonderful man in every sense of the word. He brightened everyone's life as do you. We love you and will pray that God will give you peace.
Liz Cheuvront
October 6, 2011
Brent was a wonderful person to know and work with. I am saddened by his passing but know he is enjoying himself cruising the heavens. He will be missed dearly and thought of often.
Nancy Christian
October 6, 2011
To the Hale Family,
I was saddened of the passing of Brent. I worked with him at Langley AFB. He had a wonderful sense of humor and kind spirit. My prayers are with you. Gods Blessing to all of you.
Tracy Carden
October 6, 2011
I was very sad to hear about the loss of Brent. He was truly a great friend and I will always remember all of the good times we shared the many years we worked together in 1 CES. He will be dearly missed.
Leroy Davis
October 6, 2011
Didn't know Brent for more than about 5 years but he was always happy and all about cars.He will be missed down on My lane in Fox Hill.To the familey God Bless and sorry for your loss.
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