Cecil Eugene Hale, age 78, of Maryville, passed away, February 22, 2021 surrounded by his girls. Cecil was a man that loved God, his family, his church and golf. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church where he was active in the preschool ministry for more than twenty years. He loved to minister to others through Alter Counseling and never hesitated to share his faith in Christ.
Cecil was dedicated to his love for softball and umpired for more than 30 years earning him a place in the Tennessee ASA Softball Hall of Fame. His passion was playing golf and giving instruction as the round progressed.
Cecil was a proud veteran of the US Army serving as a Chaplain's Assistant for two years.
He retired from Newcomb Machine and Welding as purchasing agent.
Preceded in death by his parents, Roy Hale and Anna Fraley Webster and sister, Ernestine Mottern.
Cecil is survived by the love of his life of 51 years, Joann Hale; daughters, Tammi and husband Lee Wolfenbarger, Tonya and husband Daren Tiller; grandchildren, Jordan, Aaron, Logan and wife Makayla, and Dalton; great granddaughter, Riley; sister, Joyce Fox and extended family.
The family will receive friends 5-7 pm in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with A Celebration of Life service to follow at 7 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2021. Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. The family requests that Covid protocols be observed by wearing masks. Family and friends will meet at 11 am Friday, February 26, 2021 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to One Vision International www.onevisionintl.org or Sevier Heights Preschool Ministry, 3140 Maloney Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920.
Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Online condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
