Durward L. Hale Jr. "Speedy",74, of Crozet, VA passed away June 8, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by family.

He was born August 28, 1943 in Winston Salem, NC, the son of the late Durward L. Hale Sr. and Virginia C.. Hale.

He is survived by his wife Linda Hale, his son Lee Hale, his daughter Emily McAllister and husband Todd McAllister, his sister Mary Lee Pearce, all of Crozet, VA, and his aunt Pat Horton of Charlottesville, VA. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brothers-in-law, Larry and Debbie Lamb and Jimmy and Debbie Lamb along with several cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, so many special friends and his beloved grand-pup and best friend Taz.

Speedy will be missed by so many of his friends and family. Many have gone before him and he dreamed of them often. We know he is back with his T90 Auto Club Buddies and having a great reunion with them. Every one of his friends could tell hundreds of stories about their good times together. Speedy was blessed with a life of Good Times! He was a great husband, brother, father, brother-in-law, uncle and father to some who needed a father figure in their life. His love for hot rods and 60s music were some of his favorite hobbies and he loved a good match race on hidden back roads and straight stretches with his hot rod Buddies. Speedy was a master Carpenter who was in great demand. When he was finished a job you knew it was done well. His talents were many and he leaves many beautiful homes he built behind. He now has a new home in heaven where there is no pain. Our memories of Speedy are good ones and we were all blessed to have been able to call him our friend. Now, go, rest in peace, until we all meet again.

A Celebration of Life will be held June 24, 2018 at 2 PM. Please join family and friends to celebrate his amazing life at the Crozet Sportsmen Club 894 Miller School Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Speedy wanted all of his family and friends to have a meal on him from his favorite restaurant Sal's Pizza of Crozet. And if you own a classic car, street rod or Harley please drive them on this special day.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of the Piedmont, Crozet Volunteer Fire Departmentt, Western Albemarle Rescue Squad and Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.