Randy Lee Hale, 52, a resident of Essex and formerly of Sikeston, died at his residence Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. He was born October 29, 1962 in Vienna, Illinois to the late John Franklin and Margaret Ellen (Gross) Hale. Randy had worked at the Community Sheltered Workshop and at VIP Industries. He is survived by 1 sister Virginia Blaylock of Jackson; 3 brothers Jeff Hale and Ray Hale of Cape Girardeau and Tracy Hale of Sikeston; 2 half-brothers, Danny Hale of Cape Girardeau and John Hale of Jackson; and by 2 nephews and 1 niece. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Potter House Ministries in Sikeston with Rev. John Givens, the pastor officiating. Online condolences may be shared with the family at blanchardfuneral.com.