Gary W. “Doc” Hale – Whittington, IL

Gary W. “Doc” Hale, 73, of Whittington passed away Monday morning, November 22, 2021 at his daughter’s home.

He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on March 27, 1948, the son of Walter & Racheal (Beaty) Hale.
He married Donna (Rone) on November 13, 1967.

Mr. Hale worked maintenance at Benton Consolidated High School for several years. Farming was his passion. He could fix anything.
Mr. Hale is survived by his:
Wife: Donna Hale of Whittington
2 Daughters:
Lorrie Whittington & husband Todd of Benton
Melissa Valleroy & husband Dave of Benton
6 Grandchildren:
Amanda Prince & husband Taylor of KY
Bryan Walker & Dakota of Christopher
Brittney Robey & Scott of Benton
Taylor Robey & Frankie of TX
Jacob Robey of Benton
Zachary Robey of Benton
7 Great-Grandchildren:
Hailey Prince
Mylah Walker
Corey Robey
Lillian Ayala
Vivian Robey
Killian Green
Rafeal Ayala
4 Siblings:
James V. Hale & wife Hope of Ewing
Janet Meneese & husband David of FL
Judy Edmison & husband Dexter of Belle Rive
Edward Hale & wife Anne of Ewing
Brothers-in-law & Sister’s-in-law:
Loberta Willhite
Vickie Price
Bill Rone
Phillip Rone & wife Rhonda
Tammy Doty & husband Craig
Lynn Rone
Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Hale was preceded in death by his Parents, Father-in-law & Mother-in-law-William & Mary Rone, Sister-Dorothy Foster and her husband Vic, Brothers-in-law-Roy Rone, John Rone & Dale Willhite and Nephew-William Allen Hale.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M on Saturday, November 27th at the Ina Community Building. Everyone is welcome.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com