Charles Duwayne Hale

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Charles Duwayne Hale, 69, of Madill, Okla. passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. He was born on July 27, 1951 in McAlester, Okla. to the late Charles Dwight Hale and Martha Washington Dalton Hale.

Charlie was raised in Madill and graduated from the Madill High School in 1970. He later attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, Okla., where he received his Associate Degree in Mechanical HVAC. He owned and operated Charlie’s Mechanical Service and later owned Sportsman’s Café.

Charlie married Joanie Graham on July 31, 1984 in Ardmore. He was a member of the Open Range Cowboy Church in Madill and he enjoyed roping, bailing hay, breeding, and raising horses. His greatest love was his family, watching his grandkids and visiting with people.

He is survived by his wife Joanie Hale of Madill, Okla., his children; Brandon Hale and significant other Leah Maddox of Madill, Okla. JW Hale and wife Taelor of Madill, Okla., Tara Kerley and husband Scott of Wilson, Okla., Jill Love of Ardmore, Okla., 11 Grandchildren; Brittni Stichert, Jalen Stichert and significant other Coby McClanahan, Tyler Owner and wife Karli, Kelsi Pierce and husband Zeke, Rylee Hale, Kenzi Fine, Chandler Love, Layla Love, Hayze Hale, Hudsyn Hale and Ella Hale, three great grandchildren; Jaxstyn McClanahan, Wyatt Pierce, Ryland Pierce and one on the way.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter; Carrie Stichert, and two brothers; Allen Hale and Greg Hale.

Visitation was held Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Watts Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a family hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service was Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla. Kendall Whitehead officiated the service. Interment was at the Woodberry-Forest Cemetery in Madill, Okla. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.

Casket Bearers were Chandler Love, Tyler Owen, Chris Hale, Wes Thomas, Josh Eppler and CD Hale. Honorary Bearers were Carter Denton, Bret Carlson and Kyle Carlson.