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John Hale Obituary
Born on May 9, 1940 in Washington, DC, he was the second son of the late B. Frank and Helen M. Hale.
John was a cabinet maker by trade but owned and operated his own home improvement business for over 40 years. With the heart of a servant, John was always ready to lend a hand and do for others. As a devoted man of God and the church, John tried to live his life fearlessly and by the 23rd Psalm.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, Beverly J. Gupton Hale, Mr. Hale is survived by daughter Ginger Duvall Reece and husband Greg, grandchil- dren Wes and Danny Duvall; Andrew and wife Danielle, Alex, Austin and Brianna Reece; brother B. Frank Hale and wife Joyce; cousin and friend Tom Brooks and wife Dottie and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his only son J. Scott Hale and granddaughter Haley Duvall.
John's Going Home celebration will be held on Saturday, August 18, at 10 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 5. Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 with a luncheon to follow.
An open mic will be available for short stories and special memories of John.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's name to: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851, or online at themmrf.org.
The family would like to sincerely thank Drs. Hiren Shah, Nirmal Shah, Kanen Hudhud, Rohan Rengen, and their staffs, the FMH staff, Cancer Support Group, Frederick Co. Hospice, and the Going Home Crematory for their care and compassion through John's life-end process.
He will forever remain in our hearts and we encourage those who loved John to honor his memory by not letting a day go by without openly expressing their love for family and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hale
Nancy Apted
August 11, 2012
Dear Beverly,
Wow-what an amazing life John led in the Lord. He truly inspires me! We know he is now with Scott and Haley and dancing with Jesus...
You and Ginger are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from Nancy Apted and family
August 9, 2012
Dear Bev,
John will be missed by all who knew him. What a Godly example!
With love & sympathy in your great loss,
June & Allen Mitchell
Mt Airy, MD
August 9, 2012
Bev, Our sincere sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ, Freda and Larry Sames
Paulette & Rex Harrill
August 9, 2012
Bev, Rex and I are saddened by John's passing. The testimony of his life will live on. He was a faithful servant of God. We will remember him as a loving family man with a wonderful sense of humor.
August 8, 2012
Bev,
You and John have impacted our lives in profound ways over our many years of special friendship..we love you. We hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Bob & Carole
Carol Eskin
August 8, 2012
Bev...You are in my thoughts and prayers...feel the love encircle you and your family as you go through these next days...we will all miss John...but we know he is fine and with our Lord..
Becky Bear
August 7, 2012
Mrs Hale, very sorry for your loss. John was my favorite patient and I will miss seeing him, but take comfort in knowing that he is without pain. He truly was a wonderful person.
Lillian Sheridan
August 7, 2012
Bev I am so sorry for the loss of your one true love, John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grieving. I still remember the sound of his truck horn as he went by our house in Takoma Park. My love to you and yours.
Pam & John Rickerds
August 7, 2012
Dear Bev,
John & I are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you & your family. God Bless.
Pam & John Rickerds
Kris Hopkins
August 7, 2012
Mrs. Hale,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Hales passing.
Many fond memories growing up. My thoughts are with you and Ginger.
Kris Hopkins
Old Family Friend
Barb Brooke
August 7, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about John. My prayers are with you Bev. May our Lord hold you closely to Him as you walk through the days ahead.
Barb Brooke
August 7, 2012
Bev,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Leeanna
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