Franklin Hale, 82 went to his heavenly home on January 19, 2022, although his home was in Chattanooga, he spent the last 21 years expanding his business in Savannah Tennessee. Mr. Hale was an entrepreneur in domestic caviar, which he was able to cultivate into a successful career as the owner of American Pearl Caviar, Inc. for over 57 years. Outside of his business, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his garden, tending his flowerbeds, singing country music and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Mr. Hale was preceded in death by his parents: William C. and Jossie Brymer Hale, brothers: Jonnie Melton Hale, Leslie T. Hale, J.C. Hale. Sisters: Willene Hale Simmons and Marie Hale Simmons. Children: Vickie Hale, Michael Hale, Larry Hale and granddaughter Alexis Nicole Melson
He is survived by his wife and business partner of 47years, Carolyn Hale, his children: Marcus Hale, Savannah Tennessee, Darlene Lewis, Soddy Daisy Tennessee, Wendy Hale Melson ( Anthony ), Savannah Tennessee , Lucas Hale, Savannah Tennessee , Makiya Hale, Savannah Tennessee, Brother: Bobby Hale ( Jeannie), Chattanooga Tennessee , Sister: Jeanette Frentzos, Cookeville Tennessee, Grandchildren : William Hale, Rachel Hale , Cameron Hale, Devin Lewis , Kaitlyn Lewis , Noah Hale , Ashton Melson , Alyssa Bolden and Kaine Hale, six great grandchildren.
Special thank you to Ronnie Dixson for a wonderful friendship that stood the test of time.
The family will receive friends at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home from 3-8 Wednesday, January 26.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 Thursday at the North Chapel. Entombment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
Pleas share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
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