He was born on May 15, 1934, in Hoke County, North Carolina, to the late Mattie Mae Hales and George Curtis Hales.
Mr. Hales was a hardworking man who dedicated 52 years of his life to Burlington Industries. He loved gardening, his family, and attending church. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lib Hales; his son, Seavy Bryan Hales (Tammy); his daughter, Janet Nelson (David); grandchildren Brandon Hedgpeth (Liz), Logan Hales, Trace Gaskins (Chelseigh), Dave Nelson Jr. (Rebecca), and Carrie Nelson; and many great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376. A service will immediately follow.
Burial will be at Raeford City Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home.
