Jack C. Hale Jr.

Jack Hale Obituary

HALE Jack C. Hale, Jr., 72, passed away Friday, March 12, 2004 after a long illness. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jack C. Hale, Sr. and Linda Wesson. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Marguerite “ Betty” Hale; his son, Martin H. Jones; and his sister, Linda Jean Smith. He is survived by his devoted wife of 13 years, Elsa Hale, who was his constant companion and caregiver during his entire illness. She cared for him lovingly and unselfishly. He is also survived by his brother, Donald C. Hale (Patsy); his sister, Beverly Callaway (Jim) of Ringgold, GA; his son, Jody Hale (Michele); his daughters, Shannon Hale, Gayla Mullen (Chris), and Dixie Wilson (Michael); his daughter-in-law, Mary Kaye Jones; two step-children, Peter Christman (Sharon) and Michelle Grass (Brett); one granddaughter and nine grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends and extended family. Jack was a longtime resident of Jacksonville and a devoted family man. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Gulf Oil Corporation in 1982 after 27 years of service. Jack continued to work in auto restoration (paint and body). He was an avid car enthusiast and past president of the local Antique Car Club and the Rod Runner Club. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16th, at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Avenue, with Reverend Jeff Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 15th, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardage-giddens.com . Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Mar. 14, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Hale

15 Entries

Kelly (Hale) Masoner

March 22, 2004

My sister Melissa and I both loved Uncle Jack very dearly. He was a great man. He will be missed!! We love you guys.

Ron & Viola Tibbles

March 19, 2004

Jack was an unforgettable person, he always had a friendly smile & happy story to tell.

We knew him from when we lived on Maiden Voyage Circle South. We moved 8 yrs ago, and he had moved away before that; but,whenever we saw a restored car, we looked to see if Jack was driving it. It will be a hard habit to break.

You all are in our thoughts & prayers.

Jody Hale

March 16, 2004

On behalf of the entire Hale family I wish to thank everyone for their love and support during this trying time. And thank you for the love my father recieved from each of you. He truly had a wonderfull life.

Earle and Beverly Ginn

March 16, 2004

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Hale family. Jack was the most unique person we have ever known. We meet people that remind us of others but Jack stood alone as an individual. He was like a charactor in a book, larger than life. Although he will be sorely missed here on earth he will always remain a part of our lives in our hearts.

Gretchen and Ken Logue

March 15, 2004

Jody and family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May your memories of him give you comfort in the future. Our prayers are with all of you,

Ken and Gretchen Logue

Michele Bussell

March 15, 2004

Gayla and Dixie,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Michele

Amanda & Keith Mooney

March 15, 2004

The nicest neighbor anyone could ask for. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

W.O. and Wanda Brown

March 15, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family at this time. He was a good friend and a fine southern gentleman. Our memories go back to the "Gray Ghost" and his great smile and handshake when we met at different car shows and cruise-ins throughout the many years. God needed to add another true car lover to his heavenly family. He couldn't ask for anyone more special than Jack. We'll miss him, but we know we'll see him again.

Raymond Smith

March 15, 2004

To all the kids and Elsa. I have been where you are and I know its tough.Be strong and keep your faith and you will get through this.

Love Raymond And Barbara Smith

cyndy hodges

March 15, 2004

Gayla and family, our hearts are sad for you, you will be in our

prayers, love rudy and cyndy hodges

Jimmy Mercer

March 14, 2004

We have truly lost a great friend. Jack has been an inspiration to me and the company. You will be missed by all the ones that knew you. Fair winds and following seas.

Jim & Connie Trice

March 14, 2004

Our hearts and prayers go out to Elsa and their kids. Please try to take comfort in the fact that Jack is in a better place and has no pain nor fear. You will sorely miss him, as we all will.

Jack was always ready with some good jokes and some great stories; as he was to the very end. Heaven, get ready, 'cause Jack can keep you riveted. You'll know him when he pulls up to greet you in the two-tone pea green chariot with an orange bow-tie logo. The rest of us will just have to KOJA farewell for now!

Criquette Goodson

March 14, 2004

My sincere sympathy to the entire family. Jack was a very nice man and touched a lot of people at St. Nicholas Park Christian Church. He will be missed as he has been.

Lucy Tompkins

March 14, 2004

Condolences from the Glenview Road Tompkins family.

Lucy, Jill & Chip

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