Austin Wesley Hale, age 23, of Owingsville, passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on April 26, 1997 in Mt. Sterling, KY  to Wes Hale and Anita Vance. Austin loved to skateboard, play video games and put together model cars. He loved to debate with anyone that he could get an argument from. His favorite thing was to hang out with all of his friends. Austin was a special, special boy that had a quick smile and a large heart for all. He was so, so loved by many. He will be deeply missed by those that are left behind. May his memory live on forever in the hearts of those that loved him. 

He is survived by the love of his life, Katelyn Crouch;  his parents; his paternal grandfather, Darrell Hale; his paternal grandmother/mother, Eula Mae Hale (MaeMae); his maternal grandparents, Barbara Purivs and Mike Vance; paternal great grandmother, Lucille Heath; four brothers, Matthew Tuttle, Bobby Reffitt II, Paiton Hale and Terry Botts; one sister, Kyla Martin; one aunt/mom, Monnie Hale; two uncles, Ralph Vance and Dustin Vance; aunt, Tanya King;  many aunts, uncles, cousins and many brothers and sisters at heart. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Ewell Heath and his very best friend, Zac Munster.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home. 

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Owingsville Cemetery.

Richardson Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements.