Rodney Lee Hale, 78, of Alum Creek, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at home.
Rodney was a graduate of Hamlin High School and a 1967 graduate of Morris Harvey College. He retired from Boilermakers Local Union 667 and recently received his 45 year union membership pin.
This past summer, Rod was gloriously saved and was a changed man, spending his days learning all he could from studying the Bible. He was a wonderful provider who loved his family and sacrificed in many ways, working long hours but always having time to give guidance to his children.
His happiest moments were when his children and grandchildren were with him. If it were up to him, he would have had them with him at all times.
Rod was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hale, Jr; and his mother and stepdad Olivene & George Chandler, Jr.
He will be greatly missed by the love of his life, Judy Hale; son, Lee; daughter, Leah Hale; three grandchildren, Jacob, Lilly, and Lainey; sister, Sharon Chandler.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV with Pastor George Chandler officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Garden, Yawkey, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Rod’s caregivers, Deanna Wandling and Beverly Myers.
We are sorry to hear of Rodney’s passing, but so joyous to know that we shall see him again in heaven! Rodney was a powerful witness for the Lord in his last days.
Although he didn’t have our last name , he was as much a member of the Chandler family as any of the rest of us. At family gatherings he was the quiet one sitting in the room ready to talk to anyone, but never the center of attention. His love of family was evident to all who knew him. Praying that the memory of that love will hold the family close in this time of sorrow and beyond. We send our love. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. I grew up hearing stories from my Dad (Rickie Lloyd) about Rodney. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Rodney Hale, I am friends with his brother Stanley Hale, and the late Steve Hale and, late sister
I had Mr. and Mrs. Hale both for teachers when I attended Hurricane Jr High School probably 51 years ago. I loved them both!! This was sad news for me.
My heart goes out to you all in this time of loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jenifer Priddy