Earl John Hale, III, of Holly, Michigan, passed into eternal life on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was 61 years old.

John was born January 9, 1962, in Detroit, to Earl John Jr. and the late Lorene Hale. Surviving are his wife Corinne; sons, Earl John "Jack" Hale, IV, and Bradley Hale; his father, Earl John Hale Jr.; and sisters, Deborah (Larry) Ward, Donna (Tony) Chilkiewicz, and Diane (Chris) Campbell.

Family and friends may gather for visitation at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, downtown Farmington, on Sunday afternoon, April 23, from 1-4 pm.

John's funeral mass will be celebrated Monday morning, April 24, at 11:00 am (in state at 10:30 am) at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills.

Immediately following mass, all are welcome to attend a luncheon honoring John's life at the Lafayette Coney Island, 118 West Lafayette Blvd., Detroit.

Private entombment will take place at Parkview Memorial, Livonia.

Those who wish to further honor John's life are invited to consider a contribution to Hoof and Paw Horse Haven, Oakland Township .

Kindly keep John and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.