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George Ferrell Hale
1921 - 2016
George Ferrell Hale
1921 - 2016
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BORN
1921
DIED
2016
George Hale Obituary
Born September 28, 1921 in Jackson County, Mr. Hale was a son of the late George Glenn Hale and Ruby Woodall Hale. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the North Atlantic aboard the USS Bogue. Mr. Hale was employed by Georgia Natural Gas Company for over 40 years and was a longtime volunteer and ambassador for Athens Little League Baseball. The VFW Baseball Field on Sunset Drive was named "George Ferrell Hale Field." He was an avid walker, loved to hike the Appalachian Trail and was a longtime member of Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Eidam Hale; sister, Frances Foster and brother, Travis Hale.
Survivors include sons, Ron Hale (Louise) of Columbus and Mike Hale (Phyllis) of Bogart; sisters, Charlotte Arnold of Nicholson, Betty Archer of Stone Mountain, Louise Duke of Jefferson, Linda Hall (Marvin) of Bainbridge and Maxine Hart of Snellville; sister-in-law, Barbara Eidam of Athens; grandchildren, Chris Hale of Watkinsville, Greg Hale (Cindy) of Athens, Ellen Hale of Columbus and Ben Hale of Columbus; six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Doug Nix officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Talmage Terrace, 801 Riverhill Drive, Athens, GA 30606 or St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Al Sims
April 11, 2016
I always admired Mr. Hale for his work at the Little League fields. When I was older, I realized what an inspiration he had been to me. A great man!
Nathan Collins
April 8, 2016
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
April 8, 2016
I'll always remember Mr. Hale and Mike working on the VFW ball fields on Sunset Dr. What a thrill it was to play there.
David Burger
Paul Gilbert
April 7, 2016
Mike and Ronnie
I was sorry to hear about your Dad. Both he and your Mom were very special to me ---going way back to when we moved to Athens. I'm out of town right now and could not attend the funeral service but will give you a call when I get back in town.
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April 7, 2016
Mike, Ronnie , and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Both of your parents meant so much to the community. My mother loved to tell stories of "your parents dating , and her younger years in school with Ferrell ". They were a part of a great generation. We are so blessed to be, the kids of depression parents.
He will be missed.
Betty Holcomb Griffith (Oakwood ,GA)
Jim Wilkes
April 7, 2016
Mike, Ronnie and family,
I am very saddened to hear of Mr Hale's death. He was a true gentleman and dedicated so much of his time to the Little League fields at Sunset park. My parents thought the world of Ferrell and Elizabeth because they were such great Christian people. May he rest in peace.
Alec Jones
April 6, 2016
Few times I got to spend with Ferrell were always fun and uplifting. So sorry. I'm son of Ruby Inez Jones.
Joyce Turnbull
April 6, 2016
So sorry to hear about your dad. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.
Joyce Hamilton
April 5, 2016
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg Hall
April 5, 2016
Uncle Ferrell was such a fine man. He will truly be missed. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry that we are unable to be there, however Linda's health makes it very hard for her to travel at this time. We will keep you all close in our hearts.
Love to all,
Greg and Threasa Hall
Bernstein Funeral Home
April 5, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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