Hayden Hale

Funeral services for Hayden Hale, of Rufe, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Valliant, Okla.

Hayden Charles Hale, of Ringold, Okla., was born Aug. 28, 2000. He passed unexpectedly March 31, 2021, at the young age of 20. He is preceded in death by an uncle, maternal grandmother, Judy Hale, and an aunt.

Hayden was part of the graduating class of 2019 at Valliant Public Schools. He was currently attending the University of Oklahoma with a major in Criminology. In his free time, Hayden enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Hayden loved the outdoors and could usually be found at either the lake or in the deer woods.

Hayden is survived by his parents, Mandy and Gaylen Hale; his siblings: Jayde Hale, Maggi Smith and Clyne Blankenship; his maternal grandparents: Shannon and Donna Crain and great-grandma, Barbara Hughes, paternal grandparents: Gary and Anne Hale, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hayden was loved by many and will be severely missed. Interment followed the service at Rufe Cemetery with Bro. Mike Mings officiating, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.