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Samuel Hale Obituary
April 17, 1985 - May 29, 2024
Samuel Lucas "Sam" Hale of Roanoke, VA, beloved son and brother, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was 39 years old.
Sam is survived by his parents, Kit and Betsy Hale; sister, Libby Azzarello and husband, Mark, their daughter, Nell; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Adrienne Bullington and paternal grandparents, Ginny and Butch Cooke and Kermit E. Hale Sr.
Sam graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 2003 and Radford University in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
The family wishes to thank all the friends and family, near and far, who have walked this difficult journey with us. We hope that Sam will be remembered for his courage, sense of humor, kindness to the young and his elders, and his beautiful blue eyes. If you wish to donate in honor of Sam's memory, please consider the Rescue Mission Way Forward Recovery Program or the HOPE Initiative, Bradley Free Clinic.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Oakey's South Chapel. A visitation will be held an hour and thirty minutes prior to the start of the funeral service. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Burial Park. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.Oakeys.com.
Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service – South Chapel, Roanoke, VA (540) 989-3131.
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Bernie Sanders
June 14, 2024
Kit/Betsy and family...Arms around you and the family during this most difficult time. Prayers for GOD's love, comfort, mercy and promise as you collectively rally the strength to celebrate Sam's life.
Ellen
June 14, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Hale, Libby, Mark, and Nell - Sending you all our sincerest condolences and sympathies. You are a special family with lots of love surrounding you and lifting you up at this time. Warmly, Ellen and Myers Elliotte
Lisa Caldwell
June 12, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Chad Ferguson
June 10, 2024
I knew Sam from the Mount Vernon/Center Hill neighborhood back in the early 2000´s. We hung out a few times and he was always just a swell kid. So sorry for your loss.
Lyn and Betty Atkins
June 10, 2024
Betty and I and family, our church family, and community family have you and your family in our prayers...
Lou & Becky Ellis
June 10, 2024
Betsy and Kit:
We are thinking about you in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Lou & Becky Ellis
Sandra Dickey Phillips
June 9, 2024
Kit and Betsy and Libby and Family, I was so sad to see of your loss. May love and healing surround you and may you find peace.
Alice Hutchens Carpenter
June 9, 2024
Kit and Betsy, I am so very, very sorry to learn of the passing of your son. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your entire family in this loss. Blessings and peace.
Brenda McDaniel
June 7, 2024
Betsy and Kit, I am so very sorry for your loss. Healing thoughts for you and your family.
Brenda McDaniel
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