Ronald Eugene Hale

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Mr. Ronald Eugene Hale, of Farmington, passed away June 17, 2008, on his farm, at the age of 61 years, 7 months & 11 days. Ron was born Nov. 6, 1946, in Bonne Terre, MO., to William Cleveland Hale & Edna Pearl Hale. Also preceding was a Granddaughter, Baby Lillian Olivia Hale (2007).

Ron was: * a member of Farmington Church of the Nazarene, serving as Treasurer; * he served 21 years in the US Navy as a Meterologist, retiring as Commander; * Vice-President of Missouri State Farmers Market Association; * member, of Missouri Vegetable Growers Association; * Co-Founder of the Farmington Farmer's Market; * member, of the Mississippi River Hills Association Board of Directors.

Survivors Include: his wife, Joy Ann 'Craig' Hale, of Farmington. 2 Daughters: Kimberly Wichman (& Monty Boyer), of Doe Run; Tami Hale (& Chris Cook), of St. Louis. 1 Son: Kevin (& Emily) Hale, of Farmington; 2 Brothers: Darrell (& Donna) Hale, of Springfield, MO. Richard (& Judy) Hale, of Farmington. 1 Granddaughter, Kami Boyd. Also surviving are numerous Nieces; Nephews; & Cousins.

Visitation : Thursday, 5-9 p.m. Visitation resumes Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 a.m. @ TAYLOR's

Visitation starts Friday, 9 am, at The Farmington Church of the Nazarene, 801 North Middle St., Farmington 63640.

Funeral : Friday, 10:00 a.m., June 20, 2008,

at : Farmington Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Terry Turner & Rev. Tim Morgan officiating.

Patriot Guard escort from church to Hillview Memorial Gardens, Farmington, for burial with full military honors.

Memorials : Farmington Church of the Nazarene.