McMinnville resident and Warren County native Harvel Wayne Hale, 55, died Jan. 26 at his home after a five-month illness.
A self-employed plumber and electrician, he was the son of the late Harvel Hale and Frances Hennessee Hale of McMinnville, and was a member of the Non-Denominational Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother James Ronald Hale.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Mathis Hale of McMinnville, daughter Erica Hale, sons Robert Hale and Kyle Hale, all of McMinnville, grandchildren Isaac Bush, Eli Bush, Jaymeson Hale, Shelby Hale and Chelsea Hale, sisters and brothers-in-law Joy Davis, Liz and Ricky Reed, all of McMinnville, and Kathy and Mark King of Rock Island, brothers and sister-in-law Sammy Hale of McMinnville, and Mike and Brooke Hale of Smithville, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service is Sunday at 2 p.m. at High’s Chapel with Charlie Keener officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory. Visitation is Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. till the time of service at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 27, 2012