Billie Wayne (Blackhawk) Halewas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on December 28, 1938 the son of the late William Hartle and Maggie Eudora Barton Hale.Mr. Hale was a veteran of the United States Army and National Guard . He was also a truck driver, worked as a mechanic for Emmett Yeiser Chevrolet,and was a former member of the rescue squad. Mr. Hale enjoyed listening to gospel music, working on cars and tractors, and listening to his scanner. He was a member of the Full Gospel Church.Mr. Hale departed this life on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the age of 69 years, 3 months, 27 days.Mr. Hale is survived by a daughter, Lisa Miller of Jackson, Tennessee and a grandchild, Reece Miller.