On the morning of Saturday, March 14, 2015, God summoned an angel to bring one of his children home. He instructed the angel saying,” bring the spirit of Anthony T. Hale Jr. home, but touch not his physical body, for yet I’m going to use his life to bless others. At 10:06 that morning the angel arrived at UAB Hospital & gave Anthony his instructions from the Lord and without hesitation, He obeyed the Master’s call. Funeral Services for Anthony will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:00p.m. At The Tabernacle Church with Pastor Reginald Huff, Officiating with final disposition taking place at Crestwood Cemetery. Public Visitation will be held Friday at Prestige Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 5p.m.-7.p.m. On October 5, 1997, Anthony Terome Hale, Jr .was born to Jasmine Davis and Anthony Hale, Sr. At an early age, he was adopted by his grandparents, Sandra Hale and Jesse George. "Junior", as he was affectionately called by his family, was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church by Rev Edward Pace as an adolescent. Though known as “Junior” by family, to his close friends and classmates he was simply known as “Ant”. Anthony was a star athlete at Adairsville High School and Gadsden City High School. He excelled at football, basketball, and in his academics. As a result of his many talents, he was being recruited by several colleges. Junior was a respectful young man who made a connection with anyone he met. He had a “Big Bright smile” that would just light up the room. Anthony loved his family and friends tremendously, and he always made sure they knew it. He was truly a special kid. Junior leaves to cherish his precious memories his parents; great-grandmother, Eula Ash; grandfather, Jerome Hale; grandmother Sharon Avery; sisters, Shakeria Hale, DeJah Davis, and Terrion Davis; brothers, Telvin Collins and D'Anthony Hale; special aunts Tiffany (Brandon) Hale Carter and YaShica Hale; special uncles Torrey Hale, James "Jazz" Johnson, Stacy Hale, and Avery Avery; special friends, Cherrell James and Justin Hackett; and a host of loving, devoted, and dedicated uncles, aunts, cousins, and many dear friends. A Beautiful Rose Entrusted to: Prestige Memorial Funeral Home “Redefining Professionalism & gaining families trust….One family, One service at a time.” Prestige Memorial Funeral Home ,2412. Sansom Ave. Gadsden, AL . 35904 (256)438-5506.