Dale LeRoy Hilden, 82 of Fort Smith, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Brookings, South Dakota to the late Marvin and Anna Breed Hilden. Dale was retired from Rheem Manufacturing, he was of the Baptist faith. He was a wonderful artist, with several of his paintings adorning the walls of his home. In addition to his parents, Dale is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Syfert Hilden and his grandson, Christopher Hilden.
He is survived by two sons, Rodney Hilden and his wife Freda Hudson, of Fort Smith, and Bryan Hilden of Little Rock; a sister, Janet Figueroa of Ontario, California; a brother, Roger Hilden and his wife Sandy, of Darby, Montana, and a nephew, Carl Figueroa of Fort Smith.
There are no services scheduled, cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.