He is survived by his wife Darlene Hale; daughters Tambra Griffin, Jessica Hale; son Jason Hale; mother Martha Rude Wright Hale; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:00 Friday January 13, 2012 with Rick Sims officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 3:00 until 8:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home , Goodlettsville, TN.