Joe Hale Obituary
Born December 16, 1942 in Fordyce, he was a son of the late John Joseph Jackson Hale and Bobbie Nell Bryant Hale.
Joe graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1960 and joined the Steiner Rodeo Company, pursuing his dream as a rodeo cowboy. He served in the United States Army in Germany.
For 35 years, he worked as a Brakeman/Conductor for the Cotton Belt Railroad. He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, and tending to his horses.
He was predeceased by a son, Matthew Hale; a grandson, Matthew Dalton Quickel; a brother, Jackie Lee Hale; and a daughter-in-law, Lisa Hale.
Survivors include his children, Gary Hale, Steven Hale (Katrina), and Suzanne Kenward (Jack); his grandchildren, Zach Hale (Teri), Bennett Hale (Ashley), Dylan Quickel (Courtney), and Amber Martin; three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Margaret Cato (Gene).
A graveside service will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Black Cemetery in Cleveland County by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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Johnie Brewster
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I just found this obituary. I went to school with Joe and worked with him at Stockyard Feed Store and we went to saddle club and rodeos together. I have pulled his bull rope many times. I rubbed him down with horse leniment off the shelf at feed store. It burned my hands and had to be hot on his back. Joe was tough enough. Lots of memories. I am praying for the family and all who are affected by his passing.
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