Michael B. “Tex” Hale 51 of Newaygo, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, two brothers, Daniel and Christopher Hale. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; children, Kelli Destrampe, Patrick Bowyer, Joann Hale; granddaughter, McKenzie BeVier; mother, Arvella McKerchie; brothers, Charles Hale, Patrick Hale; mother-in-law, Beverly Bowyer; sisters-in-law, Ivah (Joe) Yates, Norma Zimmer, Yvonne Male; brothers-in-law, William (Sue) Bowyer, David Lucas; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday 4:00 pm at The Springs Free Methodist Church 135 N. Grant St., Cedar Springs. Pastor Jennings Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.