Freddie Louis Hale, 83, of Jasper, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 26, 2017.
Fred was born February 22, 1934 in Jasper, Tennessee, where he was affectionately called, “Bud,” by his friends and family.
After serving in the US Marine Corps, he returned to Jasper and was employed by Wheland Foundry, and then changed employment to work as a boilermaker for TVA, where he retired after 30 years of service. During his retirement, Fred enjoyed driving a school bus for his friend, Hershel Westmoreland, cutting wood and gardening. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Cumberland Masonic Lodge #90 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, and was also a dedicated member of New Hope Baptist Church in Jasper, Tennessee. Fred served as a deacon, superintendent of Sunday School, and as the church treasurer, where he kept the church records like a CPA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred John Henry Hale and Johnnie Mae Kendrick Hale; brother, Dennis Hale; sisters, Sarah Lee Hale Pickett and Mary Elizabeth Patrick; son, David A. Hale; daughters, Phoebe J. Hale and Sandra Harmon; and son-in-law, Darrell O’Neal.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alline Pryor Hale of Jasper, Tennessee; daughter, Abbie Hale Walker O’Neal of Jasper; son, Albert Labron Harmon, Sr. of Flint, MI; grandsons, Albert L. Harmon, Jr. of Flint, Michigan, Louis A. Walker of Jasper; granddaughters, India J. Harmon of Jasper, Ashlie C. Harmon of Flint, Michigan; great-granddaughters, Liberty S. Rogers and Nyssa A. Harmon; sister, Naomi (William) Pickett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Hale family appreciates all of the medical care, support, and loving thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Funeral services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Jasper, on Saturday, April 1, at 1 p.m. Central time with Pastor George Green, officiating. Interment with full military honors provided by the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard was in Anderson Cemetery in Jasper, TN following the service.
The family received friends for visitation at the Jasper Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, March 31 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Central time and on Saturday, April 1, from noon until service time at the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com.