SFC (Ret) Jered Maurice Hale, 57 of Waynesville, Mo., a retired United States Army Sergeant First Class, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, in his home.
He is survived by his wife: Jena (pronounced Gena) Hale of the home; four children: Ryan Kelley (Amelia) of St. James, Mo., Sara Ren (Eric) of St. Charles, Mo., Dr. Jacob Hale (Mackenzie) of St. Louis, Mo., and Jace Hale (Elizabeth) of St. Joseph, Mo.; six grandchildren: Peyton, Ryder, Charlie, Henry, Teddy, and Harry; mother-in-law: Marvelle Laughlin of Waynesville, Mo.; sister-in-law: Jana Keeling of Waynesville, Mo.; several other relatives and friends
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, Mo.
A time of reflections, remembrances, and fellowship will be held following the graveside service at the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church of Waynesville, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in memory of Jered Hale to the Waynesville R-VI School District Snack-in-a-Pack and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com
