Thomas David Hale, 39, of Cocoa, FL, and formerly of Chesapeake Beach, passed away March 19, 2026, due to complications of Myotonic Dystrophy 2. He was born with the disease, and it was not discovered until he was 14. He was raised in Chesapeake Beach and was employed by the Town of Chesapeake Beacha at the Water Park until he moved in the fall of 2011. For health reasons, he relocated to Cocoa, Florida to help him live his remaining years joyfully. He was an avid player of Madden on Xbox, enjoying beating his cousins whenever possible. Tommy was a huge fan of WWE, going to matches with the guys in his family starting at a young age. His other favorite past time was attending concerts of various types of music with different family members and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by his mother Carol Fay Hale, his sisters Carla Simms, his favorite uncle Lanny “Pops” Hale, his number one cousin Ken Piner and his Godson Joseph M. Hale. He had many cousins that he enjoyed spending time with as well that will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Irma Annie Soper Hale, his aunt Adelaide “Maw Maw” Jones, uncle Bobby Hale and numerous cousins who he thought the world of.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity.