Danny Carl Hale of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 93 on the morning of November 19, 2025.

Dan was born on July 2, 1932. He grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma.

On August 23, 1952, Dan met Donna Jane Bryan in Colorado Springs, where they were both spending the summer. They were married in Raton, New Mexico. They lived in Tyler, Texas, and Evergreen, Colorado, where they raised their four children. After their children were grown, they lived in Los Gatos, California, then spent three years in Shreveport, and eventually settled in Georgetown, Texas, where they lived for 23 years. They made many dear friends in Georgetown and were active in their church and community, volunteering in various ministries. They were especially devoted to a program serving children of incarcerated parents.

Dan was a life coach before anyone used the term – always mentoring and supporting young people, welcoming some into his home, encouraging them toward wise choices and a relationship with God. He shared his faith openly but always lovingly and respectfully, hoping others would find their way to Jesus. At the end of every phone call, he and Donna would tell their family, “We pray for you every night, and we love you.” Even as dementia stole many of his memories, he continued to say, “I pray for you.”

In 2021, Dan and Donna moved back to Shreveport to live at The Savannah at The Oaks. Dan, known to his family as Papa, treasured time with his family and would tear up each time they pulled out of the driveway after a visit. As long as they were able, Dan and Donna stayed active and enjoyed golf, tennis, and traveling. Their love for Colorado never faded; they spent a month each year in Pagosa Springs, where they enjoyed fly-fishing and the beauty of the mountains.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna; his son, Steven Bryan Hale; his daughter-in-law, Michelle Schnakenberg Hale; his brother, Roger Hale; and his sister-in-law, Mega Bankston Hale. The family takes comfort in imagining his joyful reunion in heaven with his beloved Donna and their son Steve, who passed at age 28. To envision Dan opening his eyes in heaven with restored memory and seeing his Savior face-to-face brings deep peace.

Dan is survived by his son Kevin Hale of Phoenix, Arizona; his son Michael Hale and wife Leah of Houston, Texas; and his daughter Kathy Lamb and husband Richard of Shreveport. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Calhan Hale of New York; New York and Mason Hale, of New York, New York; Rich Lamb and wife Ginny of Shreveport; Spencer Lamb and wife Allison of Shreveport; Christian Lamb and wife Michelle of Shreveport; and Kappy Lamb of Shreveport, his great-grandchildren Virginia, Chip, Nancy, George, Martha, Jamie, Henry, and Jack Lamb.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at The Cottages at the Glen; the staff at The Savannah at the Oaks; to Dr. Alexander, Dr. Panjam and the nurses, sitters, social worker, and care teams at Christus Shumpert; and to the staff at The Carpenter’s House at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Shreveport. Each of these individuals contributed to Papa’s comfort and care in meaningful ways which will always be remembered by his family.

Memorials may be made to The Carpenter House of St. Joseph’s Hospice, 8950 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71115 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at the colombarium of First Methodist Church of Shreveport.