Tommy Wayne Hale Sr.

Tommy was born in Huttig, Arkansas on February 27, 1942 to Pauline Siler and Raymond Hale. He married Joequita Hale on October 25, 1963 and moved to the valley in 1966 where he was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. Tommy had a career in car sales most of his life starting at the young age of 19 where he opened his own service station and car lot. He worked for himself at Hale Motor Company, Arrowhead Motors, and was a new car sales manager at Biddulph Oldsmobile in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a dedicated member of North Phoenix Baptist Church and had a passion for sharing Christ. Tommy was hard working and determined to make great memories with family on his time off. Tommy led by example. He taught their children to live life fully by working hard, playing hard, and laughing often. His interests were guns of any kind, boating, day trips, singing, and spending time with family and friends.

Tommy will be deeply missed by his wife, Joequita Hale and their three children Tommy Hale, Nikki Menke, Nathan Hale, and their families. He was the proud grandfather of five beautiful grandchildren: Bailey, Faith, Chloe, Judah, and Justice Hale. He also had two great grandchildren, Everly and Ensley Ellis. Tommy was survived by his stepmother Laverne from Huttig, Arkansas. He was raised and loved in her care from the time he was eight years old. Tommy leaves behind his sister Diane, his two brothers Randy and Larry and their families.

A memorial service for Tommy will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Service to begin at 12:00 PM) at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Following the memorial service will be a committal service from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ALMoore-Grimshaw.com for the Hale family.