George Edward Hale

George was a mechanic for Goodyear Tire for several years and later retired from Inland Containers. George was an ace mechanic; he rebuilt his first engine when he was 7 years old. He also took care of squad car maintenance for the Van Buren Police Department. George was an avid hunter; he was a member of the Mississippi Hunting Club. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a licensed minister.

In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife, Tilda Elizabeth Hale; a daughter, Georgetta Titchenell; two sisters: Sallie Leonard and Rosetta Hale; two brothers: John Hale and Melvin Hale.

He is survived by three daughters: Debbie Hazelwood (Joe) of Bixby, OK, Sharan Lawyer and Karan Richardson (Elton), both of Fort Smith; four grandchildren: Brooke Salle, Chase Campbell, Baylee Keplinger and McKinsey Duncan; ten great grandchildren: Kenadee Stewart, Mason Sallee, Ramsey Keplinger, Conrad Duncan, Tillie Duncan, Beau Sallee, Wyatt Duncan, Owen Duncan, Waylon Campbell, and Jax Sallee.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Edwards Funeral Home, 201 N. 12th Street, Fort Smith. Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The Pentecostal Church, 3700 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith.

Pallbearers will be Chase Campbell, Elton Richardson, Matt Sallee, Joe Hazelwood, Kevin Duncan and Ronnie Patrick.