Alton Wayne Hale, 92 of Gainesville, Texas passed away on November 21, 2024. He was born in Eskota, Texas on October 1, 1932 to Ira Hale, Sr. and Nannie (Gunnels) Hale. Alton married Barbara Evans on Feb 16, 1956 in Sweetwater, Texas. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and worked for the railroad for 31 years. Alton loved to golf and fish in his free time.
Alton is survived by his wife, Barbara Hale of Gainesville, Texas; son, Daryl Hale and wife, Michelle of Aubrey, Texas; grandchildren, Maddie Edwards and Taylor Hale; great-grandchild, Warren Edwards; also, his siblings, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ira hale, Sr. & Nannie Hale; siblings, Ira Hale, Jr and Gwendalyn Guelker.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home, Gainesville, Texas. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Diabetic Association http://diabetes.org.
A memorial will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Temple Baptist Church, Gainesville, Texas
My deepest condolences to Barbara and her family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. I have so many happy memories of the two of you when you lived in Sweetwater – I will always cherish those memories.
Love you!