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1944
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2020
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Ernest Kale Obituary
Ernie was born on December 6, 1944 in Montgomery, Alabama to Ernest Lee Kale Jr. and Mattie Louise Evans Kale. He grew up in Charlotte and graduated from West Mecklenburg High School and UNC Chapel Hill. He was a teacher and coach at Independence High School for several years followed by a lengthy career in the printing and packaging industry, most recently CCL Label.
Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Robbie Barr Kale; daughter Leigh Kale D'Amico; son-in-law Mark D'Amico; and granddaughter Sophia Kale D'Amico.
In lieu of flowers and based on his love of photography and the outdoors, donations are welcome to National Park Foundation https://fundraise.nationalparks.org/erniekale or Atrium Health Cancer Research Innovations Fund https://fundraise.atriumhealthfoundation.org/erniekale. Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service is serving the Kale family, For online condolences visit www.hankinsandwhittington.com
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Charles Lerche (Margaret's son)
February 14, 2023
Cousin Ernie...all the best to your family and friends.
Charles Lerche (his Aunt Margaret's son)
November 18, 2020
Ernie was my cousin. I remember him when we were very young as a gentle fun loving youth. We had some good times when my family visited his. Coming from the "north" (ie D.C. area) I remember being impressed by his cultured southern accent :-) .
Woody McClure
February 26, 2020
So sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. Enjoyed knowing him and going to high school with him
February 25, 2020
Robbie I just saw of Ernie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wrap your memories around you at this most difficult time.
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Buddy and Peggy Olney
February 25, 2020
Robbie, Peggy and I have been thinking of you and your family since the Browns informed us of Ernie's passing. You are in our prayers.
Cynthia (House) and John Strickland
February 24, 2020
Robbie, John and I send our very deepest condolences to you, Leigh, Mark and Sophia.
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