Obituary of Hale L. Hall

Hale L. Hall, 89, passed away at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, FL on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 8:15 pm. Born May 25, 1925, in Shoals,IN, Hale was the son of Harley and Sally (Thompson) Hall. He grew up on farms in and around Williams, graduating from Williams High School. He proudly served his country during WW II as a Signalman in the U.S. Navy. He married Jane Richards in September 1948 and shared 25 happy years together with her until her death in 1973. Hale farmed with his father in Williams and later in Fayetteville. His primary career as an accountant culminated with over 20 years at Tropicana Products in Bradenton, FL. He held a variety of positions with other companies following his retirement from Tropicana and was still employed at BMO Harris Bank in Bradenton in February of this year. Hale has been a member of the West Bradenton Baptist Church for the past 40 years. Hale is survived by his daughter, Elaine Morse, and her husband, Andrew of Atlanta, GA as well as beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews in Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, his parents and two siblings, Herbert Hall and Ruth (Hall) Reeves. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 14th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 13th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.