Gary Lane Hale, age 45, of Sparta passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at his residence. He was a factory worker and member of Indian Creek Baptist Church.
He was born September 25, 1973 to his parents, the late Bernice Hale and Nettie Brown Goodwin Hale.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by son Gary Lane Hale, II.
Survivors include his wife: Dawn Hale of Sparta; three children: Jessica Betancur of McMinnville, Matthew Hale of Sparta, and Nathaniel Hale of Columbia; grandchildren: Cilia Lina Betancur, Logan Betancur, DeAngelo Betancur, and Damian Betancur; several aunts, uncles and cousins; father-in-law and father-in-law Al & Donna McManus of McMinnville; brother-in-law lan (Michelle) McManus of Liberty; niece Alicia Anderson.
Graveside service was held Tuesday January 8, 2019 at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Scott officiating.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.