April 17, 2023
Larry E. Hale age 71, passed away at his residence in Dowelltown, Sunday April 16, 2023. He was born July 25, 1951 to his parents, the late Grover Edgar and Ruby Alice Barrett Hale. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Houston and Helen Keith. Mr. Hale was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church and worked as a Truck Driver for Denny Lamp. He is survived by his wife of 47 years JoAnn Hale of Dowelltown; children; Jared Edgar Hale, Derrick Edmund Hale, and Bonnie Jaqueline Hale all of Dowelltown; grandson, Mason Bocephus Hale of Dowelltown; sister, Sherry (Gerald) Hall of Alexandria; sister-in-law, Sandra Kay (Ricky) Freeman of Smithville; several nephews, cousins, friends and family also survive. Funeral service will be held Thursday April 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nathan Hale and Bro. W. D. Thomason officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM and on Thursday 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. The family has asked in lieu of flowers donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.