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Hal Austin Hayter

November 1, 1935 — January 24, 2025

Castroville, Texas

Hal Austin Hayter

Hal Austin Hayter passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 89.

Hal is preceded in death by his son Patrick Hullen Hayter, parents Archie Lee Hayter, Sr., and Sallie Wells Hayter, brother Archie Lee Hayter, Jr., sisters Marie Hayter Green, Jhonnie Hayter Fischer, Dorothy Hayter Justus, and Betty Jean Hayter Rainwater.

Hal is survived by his wife Carol, and his son Michael Lee Hayter. daughter Judy Hayter Lyon, step-sons Terry and Michael Sandoval. Brother-in-law Simon Rainwater. Granddaughters Lisa Hayter Snell. Nicole Fernandez, Odie Young, and Kelly Lyon. Great-granddaughter Vivian Snell and Great-Grandsons Holland Snell, Robert, Francis, and Thomas Fernandez.

Hal was the 6th and last child born to Sallie and Archie Hayter, on November 1, 1935, in Clovis, New Mexico. His parents sold their wheat farm in Curry County New Mexico, near the town of Broadview, when Hal was 10 years old they moved to Weatherford, Texas. In 1953 Hal Graduated from Weatherford High School, going on to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University. Hal started working at Kelly Air Force Base in March 1960 and soon moved his family to San Antonio. In the summer of 1969, he relocated to Medina County, Texas. 

Hal loved the Lord and in his retirement years spent much of his time and resources to promote God's word in the community. Hal also struggled with depression which left him open to man's deception and confusion. His struggles were real and his family suffered with him as he wove his way through them. Hal, rest in the Peace of Your Savior Jesus Christ, the World's Savior, and trust that you are loved by God. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Primrose Funeral Services of Lytle, Texas. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Memory Garden and East Greenwood Cemetery, 5600 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, Texas, 76088. 

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please make donations to the Samaritan's Purse as we are having an out-of-town service. 

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Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.primrosefuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Services, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas, 78052, (830) 709-0698.

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Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, January 30, 2025

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Primrose Funeral Services - Lytle

14822 Main St., Lytle, TX 78052

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Memory Garden & East Wood Cemetery

5600 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76088

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