John J. Mickey McHaleKilpatrick Funeral HomeRuston, LAFuneral services for John J. Mickey McHale, age 76, of Ruston will be held Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Mr. McHale was born July 29, 1937 and passed away January 6, 2014.Mickey loved his God and his church. He was an active member of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston. He also loved his family and adored his wife. Mickey was a great leader, mentor, and friend who enjoyed helping others become successful in whatever they chose to do. He was a very successful businessman having owned and operated Automobile Dealerships locally and across the country for almost 50 years. Mickey assisted the local Universities in many ways and really enjoyed being a huge fundraiser for this area. He is preceded in death by his brother Buzzy McHale.He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Carolyn McHale of Ruston; daughter: Patti Fuller (Wes) of Southlake, TX; son: Mike McHale (Cathy) of Choudrant, LA; daughter: Sam Brenner (Brian) of Rowlett, TX; son: Kelly McHale (Jenifer) of Arcadia, FL; and daughter: Mary Tomlin (Tommy) of Ruston, LA; grandchildren: Angela, Michael, Christina, Dusty, Sarah, Danielle, Joshua, Jesi, Johnny, and Julia; and 6 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mike McHale, Cap, Kelly McHale, Tommy Tomlin, Wes Fuller, Brian Brenner, Dusty McHale, Michael D’Aguiar and Johnny McHale.In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to D.A.R.T.Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com