Jerry L Hale, 80, of Madison Mississippi passed away February 27, 2024. Jerry was born in Water Valley Mississippi October 23, 1943. He is survived by his wife Becky Hale, brother David Hale (Martha) of Germantowm Tennessee; his children: Diana Roberston, Bennett Hale (Michelle), Grayson Mashburn (Lauren), and Logan Hale (fiancé Heather Mooney). He is also survived by six grandchildren, Mary Ann, Will, Ava, Avery, Emily and Lance. Jerry was a retired teacher and coach. He graduated from Mississippi College where he excelled in football and track. He was inducted into the Mississippi College Hall of Fame. His service will be held Saturday March 2, 2024, at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison, Mississippi. A visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. His service will begin at 12:00 P.M. With interment to follow at the Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery.