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James Dale Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dr. James Irl Dale, 67, husband of Victoria Raymond Dale, entered into rest on Monday, August 3, 2009. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. R. Leslie Holmes officiating. Thomas Nickles, Jr., Tom Neal, Pete Pearson, John Barton, Field Dunaway and Neal Smith will serve as pallbearers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irl Askew Dale and Nancy McFadden Dale. Dr. James Dale served as a Captain in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a native of Jackson, Mississippi, attended Millsap's College and Davidson College. He graduated from Emory School of Dentistry in Atlanta and practiced dentistry in Augusta for over 35 years. Dr. Dale was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, The Beech Island Agricultural Club, Kiwanis Club, The Augusta Country Club, and he served as a past President of the Augusta Dental Association. Survivors include three children, Sibley Winifred Dale (Timothy Leow) of Chapel Hill, N.C., Margaret Dale Williams of Augusta, and George Royal Sibley Dale (Elizabeth Pearson) of Augusta; stepdaughter, Ivey Newton Dunaway of Charleston, S.C.; stepson, Thomas Whitfield Dunaway III, of Charleston, S.C.; five grandchildren, Timothy Joseph Leow, Abigail Rose Leow, John (Jake) Howard Lott, Isabelle Reid Williams, and Katherine Reid Dale; two nieces, Margaret Elizabeth Boardman Copenhaver (David Copenhaver) and Kathryn Boardman, of Augusta. Additional survivors include; one brother, David Dale; two sisters, Anne Dale and Catherine Dale Schwartz, all of Mississippi. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Hospice of Augusta, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30904-4764. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 1134 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2009.

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Nancy Parris

August 19, 2009

Though I knew none of Dr. Dale's family members, he was one of my very favorite people. He was my dentist for so many years, and he showed me what "caring" really meant. I don't know of another doctor who would do this - on a number of occasions he met me at his office on a Saturday and also a Sunday when I was in pain. He truly cared about his patients and his friends. I'll miss you, Doc. Rest in Peace.

Brenda Pellegrino

August 18, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Dale passing. He had been my dentist since I was 5yrs. old. He was so funny. He had a smile on his face and it didn't matter how long I had not seen him, he always remembered. He was the greatest dentist ever and I will miss him. All of your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Brenda McDaniel Pellegrino

David Fortanbary

August 10, 2009

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

My thoughts and prayers to you all....

CAROLYN KNIGHT

August 7, 2009

DR DALE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND A FUNNY STORY TO TELL ME.HE WAS A GREAT DENTIST AND CARING PERSON. HE WOULD TELL ME OF HIS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING ADVENTURES AT WALMART.HE WAS MY DENTIST EVER SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL,AND I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO MY VISITS.

Steve Iannarone

August 7, 2009

My thoughts are with your entire family during this most difficult time

August 6, 2009

Dr. Dale was our favorite dentist for many, many years. His great sense of humor made the dental visits enjoyable. We will miss him!
Naomi James and family
Michelle Doyle and Derrick Doyle

Brandon Tinker

August 6, 2009

James will be truely missed!

Peter & Kim Franklin

August 6, 2009

Vicki,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carlene Simpson

August 6, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss as well as the loss to our world as we know it. I worked for Dr. Dale for 5 fun filled years. He always started talking about what he wanted for lunch about 9:00 every morning. Not only was he the best dentist in Augusta he was one of my most dearest friends. He truly cared about his patients and peolpe as a whole. He was without a doubt one of the best employers I have ever had. When I made the decision to go to North Carolina to live, he supported that decision even though it left him in a bind, but he said your family should come first, go and be happy just come back to see me when you come to Augusta, and I did and I treasure all the memories of a wonderful man. Dr. Dale you were loved, admired and will be missed by a lot of people.
Carlene Simpson (Waynesboro, GA)

Steve Dantin

August 6, 2009

Vicki,

So profoundly sorry to hear of Jim's death. I so enjoyed meeting him and seeing you here in Savannah after so many years. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.

Janette Croft

August 6, 2009

Going to miss Dr. Dale so much. He was out favorite dentist and friend. We always had a discussion about where to go to lunch while in his dental chair.
Going to miss him.
Tommy and Janette Croft

Tom & Liz Neal

August 6, 2009

It was always a delight to spend time with Jim. He had a gentle way about him and a quietly funny personality. He always made us laugh and we shared many fun times together. We've lost a true, great friend.

Elliott Sons Funeral Homes

August 6, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 5, 2009

Vicki, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.

With love,

Jan Greene

Kat Thompson

August 5, 2009

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Jim's smile and laughter always lit up the room - he will certainly be missed!

Love,
Kat, Brad and Ashley Thompson

Fran Merry

August 5, 2009

Dear Vicki,
You and your and Jim's family are in my prayers. Special thoughts of love to Margaret Dale Williams, who grew up with and was a good friend of my Robin Simkins Pongonis. We send heartfelt sympathy to you all. God bless you.
Love,
Fran Merry
(Anne Bell's sister)

August 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you George and the rest of your family at this time.

Your Freind,

Pete Carroll

Tina Kelley

August 5, 2009

May the many wonderful memories of the time spent together bring your comfort at this difficult time. Dr. Dale will be missed.

Susan Littlefield

August 5, 2009

Words cannot express how sad I am today to learn of Dr. Dales death. He was a wonderful,caring,funny, and sensitive man! I loved working for him for 7 years. All of the Dales are in our thoughts and prayers!
Susan and Scott

Meg Cunningham

August 5, 2009

Vicki and Family,
What a sweet, sweet man Jim was. I know he will be missed. God bless you and keep you.
Love you all,
Meg

BETSY ELLIOTT

August 5, 2009

God bless all of you during this time. Jim was a wonderful father, husband and friend and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you. With love from our hearts, Larry and Betsy Elliott

John, Charlar, Maye-Stevens and John-John Weigle

August 5, 2009

Margaret and Family,
May God hold you and your precious family close in his loving arms.

DAVID AND JACKIE HATTAWAY

August 5, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY . WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND GREAT DENTIST.

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