Paul Gregory Hale, 48, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 P.M., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home in Mount Vernon, Illinois with his family by his side. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 8:00 P.M. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Hughey Funeral Home. The Chaplain of the Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct a Flag Presentation Ceremony at the conclusion of the Funeral Service. Pastor Dan Harriman and Chaplain Ernie Collins will officiate. In honor of Paul’s wishes he will be cremated following the Funeral Service. Friends of the Paul Gregory Hale Family may call from 5:00 to Service Time 8:00 P.M. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Jefferson County Shrine Club Walk-Through will be held at 7:30 P.M. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.