J. Hale

Born in Smithville, TN on July 25, 1935 Departed on July 23, 2019 and resided in Gallatin, TN Visitation: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation CenterFriday July 26, 2019 5:00pm to 8:00pmSaturday July 27, 2019 9:00am to 11:00amFuneral: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation CenterSaturday July 27, 2019 11:00am
J. L. Hale

Born in Smithville, TN on July 25, 1935

Departed on July 23, 2019 and resided in Gallatin, TN

Visitation: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Friday July 26, 2019 5:00pm to 8:00pmSaturday July 27, 2019 9:00am to 11:00amFuneral: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Saturday July 27, 2019 11:00am

J. L. Hale, Jr. age 83 of Gallatin, TN, passed away July 23, 2019. Mr. Hale was born July 25, 1935 in Smithville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. L. Hale, Sr. and Iva Hale and his first wife, Delores Hale. J. L. was the youngest of 16 children. Siblings preceding him in death were his brothers, Herman Hale, Billy Hale, Jack Hale, Glen Hale; sister, Eva Haas and 9 half-brothers. He is survived by wife, Susie Carr Hale; son, Tim Hale (Sandy); stepson, Bob Perdue (Pam); sister, Irene Moody; grandchildren, Lauren Hale and Sarah Hale and sister-in-law, Charlotte Jackson.

J. L. was a graduate of Westmoreland High School Class of 1952 where he was valedictorian and a member of the basketball team. He was named 1972 Gallatin Little League Coach of the Year, Westmoreland Hilltoppers Hall of Fame and Westmoreland Greatest Team of all Times. He was a member of Gallatin First United Methodist Church, former president of Green Wave Quarterback Club and former member of Gallatin Sertoma Club.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 27th at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Rev. Ted Hill and Bob Snell officiating. Interment will follow in Sumner Memorial Gardens with Mike Jackson, Shawn Braswell, Mickey Hale, Jonathan Adams, Bob Shults and Wade Wakefield serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday, July 26th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located at 584 Nashville Pike, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be submitted at alexandergallatin.com. (615) 502-0011 obit Line (615) 502-0555

2 Comments Maryjane Espravnik July 24, 2019 at 1:10 am - Reply

Ms Susie: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. J:L. was such a dear man!!

Mary Jane Espravnik

Ruth Wright July 25, 2019 at 3:34 am - Reply

Our deepest sympathy to all the Family in the loss of J. L. He had a great personality and was liked by many who sure will miss him.
May the Lord give you much courage and strength at this time. Love and Prayers. Ruth and JoAnn Wright

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