Allen Hale (63) of New London, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 2, 1961, in New London to the late Ezella (Parsons) and Lawrence G. Hale Sr.  Allen was a graduate of New London High School, Class of 1979 and was an LPN at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin.  He also was an EMT with the Firelands, Citizens and Mercy Allen Hospital ambulance services over the years and received the Key Award from Lorain County.  He also owned and operated Hales Safety Equipment working on light bars as well as pastored at the Church of Christ in Fitchville.  Allen enjoyed building models especially Star Trek, Star Wars and the band KISS.  He loved old muscle cars with his favorite being the Trans Ams but spending time with his family especially the grandchildren he cherished most.

Allen is survived by his wife, Louise Shupe Hale; 3 children, Allen Hale Jr, Jenny (Richard) Kimble, and William Lawrence Hale, all of New London; 9 grandchildren; siblings, Rhonda (Mark) Kilgrove, Larry (Michelle) Hale Jr., Gwen Bailey and Kenneth (Learose) Hale.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Keith Bailey; niece, Heather Reed;  and 3 grandchildren.

Friends may call Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 4-6 PM at the Fitchville Church of Christ, 1524 US Rte. 250 S., Fitchville, Ohio 44851 with services beginning at 6 PM.  The Staff of the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main Street, New London, Ohio 44851.  Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be given to the family C/O Eastman Funeral Home
200 West Main Street, New London OH 44851