Ben Hale
March 6, 1937 - May 11, 2022
LASHMEET – Ben Hale, 85, of Lashmeet, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born March 6, 1937 in Hiawatha, he was the son of the late Ernest Hale and Una Walker Hale. Mr. Hale was owner and operator of Hale’s Grocery Store in Hiawatha for many years. He retired from Ritchie Equipment Co. He was a veteran of the National Guard and enjoyed fishing and watching television. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Lorraine Rutledge; and brother, Bill Hale. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Virda Taylor Hale; sons, Doug Hale of Lashmeet and Ernie Hale and wife Becky of Spanishburg; granddaughter, Kenna; and grandson, Dykota. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Jerry Heaton officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from noon until service hour at the Baiiley-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.
LASHMEET – Ben Hale, 85, of Lashmeet, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born March 6, 1937 in Hiawatha, he was the son of the late Ernest Hale and Una Walker Hale. Mr. Hale was owner and operator of Hale’s Grocery Store in Hiawatha... View Obituary & Service Information