Denham Springs, Louisiana - Lester F. Hale, age 88, resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Known to many as "Les".

A ceremony celebrating the life of Les will be held Thursday August 27, 2026, at First Pentecostal Church, Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 10:00 am until time of the service at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Vickers Cemetery.

Survived by his beloved wife, Darlene Hale, of 30 years, and one brother, Rev. Billy Hale (Brenda), of Denver, CO. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Opal Hale brothers, Thomas Hale & Albert Hale. Sisters, Margie Hale Harrell & Earlene Hale Austin.

Les was a graduate of Waterproof High School and served in the United States Air Force. He was the owner of A.J. Hales Heating and Air Conditioning, until his retirement.

Les & Darlene attended Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He was kind, compassionate, honest, and a hard worker. He was always doing for others without any recognition. He loved his family dearly, and enjoyed talking about his childhood years, but most of all, he loved reading his Bible and talking about the Lord.