Rev. Hurshel Delmer Hale, 94, of Dugger, Indiana, went to Heaven with loved ones by his side, on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born at home, located way back in the Appalachian Mountains near Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to James and Effie (Hale) Hale. When Hurshel was around 14 years old, his family moved to Lebanon, Indiana when his father, searching for a better life, got a job as a machinist. Hurshel married Patricia Ann (Kincaid) Hale on May 23, 1952. After her passing, he married Paula Jane (Ulrich) Hale on July 2, 2017.

Hurshel accepted Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 18 at an Assemblies of God service in Lebanon and has followed Him since. With the support of his young wife, Patricia, at the age of 19, he enrolled in Oklahoma Bible Institute, Pentecostal Church of God Fellowship, completing the course requirements in one year. From there, he pastored Pentecostal Church of God in Lebanon, while all the time furthering his Christian education by correspondence. He earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in biblical counseling and later was given an honorary Doctor of Theology because of the biblical knowledge acquired through personal studies and a lifetime of service.

Rev. Hale with his wife, Patricia, pastored seven different churches in Indiana and Tennessee and he served as district superintendent of the state of Tennessee for Pentecostal Church of God. After serving there, they moved to Linton, Indiana and he obtained a license and received ordination with Assemblies of God, pastoring with that fellowship there until retiring after 66 years in the ministry.

Hurshel was a member of the Lyons Assembly of God. He worked as a coal miner with Peabody Coal Co., retiring after 28 years of service. He and Paula enjoy their little dog, Queen, the country life of gardening and lawn care at their home.

Family left to cherish the memories of Hurshel include his wife, Paula Jane Hale; two daughters, Cheri (Charlie) Stephens and Pam (James) Marshall, both of Linton; grandchildren, Kela (Kyle) Delph, Kami (Kyle) Fuller, Jennifer (Brad) Mathis, Beau (Holly) Hale, Brandon (Starr) Millick, Erik (Heather) Millick and Brittnie (Jared) Chambers; and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Hurshel was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Patricia Ann Hale; one son, Kenneth Hale; one brother and one sister.

Funeral services to honor the life of Hurshel will be at 12 Noon on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Bro. Stuart Frampton officiating. Hurshel will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Linton.

Family and friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12 Noon on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.