James Amanuel Hale

Reverend James “Jimmy” Amanuel Hale, age 84, of Shepherdsville, returned to his Heavenly Father on July 19, 2021 after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease.  Reverend Hale was born on November 6, 1936, in Casey County, KY to the late Chris and Claudie Hale.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara (Wheeler) Hale; his 3 lovely daughters, Shiela Hale (Debbie Embry), Shirley Probst (James Sr.), Rebecca Boyle (Michael); grandchildren, Kayla Cheatham (Shawn), Paul Ingram (Emily), Virgina Boyle; great-grandchildren, Jaquan and Aurora; and siblings, Dorothy Price and Brenda Emerson. He is preceded in death by his sister, Linnie Coffman.

James was a faithful servant for the Lord, preaching for 57 years. He pastored at several churches and served on the Youth Board for Nolynn Separate Baptist youth camp for 24+ years. James served his country as a Private First Class in the Army. He worked at General Electric for 37 years where he was a maintenance journeyman and always provided for his family. While he struggled to remember many things over the years, his faith in the Lord was unwavering and he always shared his testimony for everything the Lord has done for him. He was sure to remind them to “get right, live right, die right.”

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 1pm at Calvary Hill Separate Baptist Church (645 Coral Ridge Road) with burial to follow in the cemetery. Friends may pay their respects on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 2 pm until 8 pm at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Highway at Brooks Road) and from 11 am until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be sent in support of Nolynn Separate Baptist Youth Camp, Attn: Charlotte Jordan, 5529 Garrow Ave, Louisville, KY 40219.

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