Hubert Hale, 59

Mr. Hale was born on Sept. 25, 1947 in Van Buren County, was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, and was a factory worker. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton A. Hale; sister, Betty Jewell Hale; brother, Willie Hale.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Creason Hale of Spencer; mother, Mrytle F. Simmons Hale of Spencer; daughters, Marlene Grissom and husband Jerry of Spencer, Michelle Hitchcock and Ronnie of Spencer; sisters, Selva Wheeler and husband Billy of Spencer, Juanita Harding and husband Freddie of Spencer, Deliah McCarver of Spencer; brothers, Houston Hale and wife Sharon of Spencer, Hugh Hale and wife Lillie of Spencer; grandchildren, Dane Selby of Sparta, Sheldon and Shelene Hitchcock of Spencer; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

Funeral service for Mr. Hale was held at Spencer Funeral Home of Love-Canrtrell & Cope in Spencer on Saturday with Brother Bill Vanhooizer officiating. Interment was at Town Cemetery.

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel was in charge of arrangements.