Hale, Steven A.

April 18, 1955 - April 11, 2023

Steven A. Hale, 67, of Eden, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

A funeral service to celebrate his Life will be held Saturday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at Osborne Baptist Church, Eden, N.C. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the celebration service at Osborne Baptist Church. For those who cannot attend the service, Steve will lie-in-repose from 12 to 5 p.m., Friday, April 14 at Fair Funeral Home. A burial will follow the service at Ridgeview Cemetery.

Steve was a 1973 graduate of Morehead High School and attended Rockingham Community College. He began his career with the City of Eden in engineering, later becoming the Training Officer for the City of Eden Fire Department. He furthered his career as Fire Marshall for Rockingham County and served as Emergency Services Director for the county until his retirement in 2010.

Steve was an active member of his community, serving as a member on the Planning and Zoning board for The City of Eden, past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Rockingham Chapter of The American Red Cross, Past President of the North Carolina Fire Marshall's Association and later served as chaplain for several terms. He was active in his church; he served wherever needed.

He loved his city, especially his memories of growing up in the Draper area, playing softball, and was a proud father, extremely dedicated to his children's schools and activities.

He was preceded in death by his father, John R Hale; sister, Rhonda Shore; nephew, John Shore.

Cherishing his memory, hugs, and abounding love are his wife of 45 years, Kathy Walker Hale; daughter, Stephanie Hale Dillion (Matthew) of Winston Salem; son, Steve Hale, II (Jennifer), of Charlotte; grandchildren, Walker Dillion of Winston Salem, Maxwell, Lucas, Adaline and Zachary Hale, all of Charlotte; mother, Ronelda J. Hale of Eden; niece, Christy Shore of Pelham; brother-in-law, David Walker (Ann) of Morehead City, and nieces, Connolly Walker of Chapel Hill, Kathryn Walker of New York City, and Shawn Kendrick (Josh) of Wilmington.

Steve was a proud grandfather, so much so that, if you ever encountered "Pops," he was pulling out his phone to show you the latest photos of his five precious grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Rockingham Hope, 3692 NC Highway 14, Reidsville, NC 27320, or a charity of your choice.

Fair Funeral Home

432 Boone Rd, Eden, NC 27288

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Published by Greensboro News & Record on Apr. 14, 2023.

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Gary Gant

April 16, 2023

I worked a lot of deployments with Steve through Emergency Management. I considered him a Great friend and coworker. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Gary Gant retired Surry County Emergency Management

Jack and joyce hale

April 15, 2023

Years of love and fun with my cousin,we will miss you BUT WE KNOW you are in heaven with family members and the angels but most of all with Jesus! We will see you again.May God wrap around Kathy and children in these difficult days.

Ron Marshburn

April 15, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with Steve´s family. Steve dedicated long and exhausting hours to Rockingham County fire and emergency services. When I decided to become a fire service instructor Steve was my instructor. One class Steve gave each student a subject matter so to stand up and give a 5 minute presentation with no time to prepare. My subject was `How Much Is Enough´. As I rambled on I´ll never forget looking at Steve and his expressions on his face - ok, I think he´s talked enough! I also remember the many discussions we had about emergency management strategies at the NC Emergency Management Association conferences. To Steve´s family - he´s in good hands.

Sharon Mozingo

April 14, 2023

Steve and Kathy and Stephanie have been a part of my life for a long time. Stephanie, whom they loved, babysat my children. My father, Jimmy Wright, thought Kathy and Steve hung the moon. He will definitely missed! Our deepest sympathy is with you all.
Love, Sharon and Don Mozingo.

Valerie Hughes

April 14, 2023

Our condolences to your family, Steve brightened our day at the store with his positivity and family values! How we enjoyed him and his stories of his children and grandchildren and loving wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is greatly missed by the entire staff of Dollar Tree

Pastor Chuck and Cindy

April 14, 2023

Kathy, children and grandchildren we want you all to know we are praying for you all during this time. Remember this is not good bye but rather see you later. Looking for that blessed hope of Jesus´ return.
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Carol Smith Yeatts

April 14, 2023

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your heart is full of grief. I mourn with you. I pray that our Heavenly Father will hold and comfort you and your family. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Carol Smith Yeatts

Ken Church

April 14, 2023

Steve's passing is a huge loss for the City of Eden and for Rockingham County as well as his beloved family. He was a giant of a man with a passion for life, and I am blessed to have considered him a friend. See you again soon, my brother.

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