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Jim L. Hale, 78, of Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Gray.
Jim was born in Washington County, TN, he resided in Jonesborough all of his life. He was a retired farmer. Jim was a proud and independent man. He loved the land and was very generous to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Jim was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church where he served as a trustee. He served on the Washington County School Board for over 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Roy and Lois Walker Hale; sister, Janis Dukes; one niece, Amanda Dukes.
He is survived by two sons, James Rory Hale of Jonesborough, TN and Robert Shawn Hale of Jonesborough, TN; grandson, James Alexander Hale; mother of his sons, Jewell Furby of Jonesborough, TN; brother-in-law, David Dukes of Jonesborough, TN; one niece, Dana York; one great niece; one great nephew; along with several cousins; and his beloved cat, Winston.
The family of Jim L. Hale will receive friends at Oak Hill Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010.
A memorial service will follow at the church with Rev. Vic Wallace officiating. Organist will be Susan Harp.
Memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Road, Suite 102, Johnson City, TN, 37601 or American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN, 37601.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Hale family.
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From: DEBBIE ROGERS debbierogers109@gmail.com
Date: 03/02/2010
Sorry to hear about Jim,I'm a housekeeper at Life care. He will be truly missed. your in my thought's and prayer's.
From: Bart Ford bford2thdr@hotmail.com
Date: 03/02/2010
Rory, I was saddened to see in the Monday paper of your dad's passing. I always enjoyed his spirit and remember his leadership on the school board for many years when we were students. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
From: Wendy Yates Nobles ilovehorses2@embarqmail.com
Date: 03/01/2010
I am sorry to hear of Jim's death. Jim was a nice man and was a good person to his friends and the community. Please accept my condolences in your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of sorrow.
From: Wren Haren twobird75@aol.com
Date: 03/01/2010
Rory, Shawn and family,
We wanted to let you know that you were in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was a good man, he'll be missed. We wish we could make it to the church for the service... I hope to talk to you soon.
Aunt Joy & Wren
From: Rita Foster ritafos@aol.com
Date: 02/28/2010
Dear Family, I'm sorry to learn of Jim's death. I met him through my friend, David Dukes, and enjoyed dining and chatting with Jim on occasion.
Rita Foster
From: Darrell Moffitt hightideup@yahoo.com
Date: 02/24/2010
Dear Family, Jim was a wonderful friend to me. I often reflect back to the years when i stayed with him after the stroke. Jim made a such difference in my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
From: Mike Walker mwsquared@hotmail.com
Date: 02/24/2010
I remember Jim as a great guy and a leader in the community where I grew up. Please accept my condolences in your loss.
Mike Walker
Elberton, GA
From: Margaret Jonil61686@hotmail.com
Date: 02/23/2010
Jim was a wonderful man and a wonderful friend throughout the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.
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