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Virgil Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Virgil was born on Nov. 1, 1959, in Norwalk, Ohio, to George and Edna Scott Hale. On Feb. 27, 1978 he married the love of his life, Kathy Jean Poe, in Pierceton.
Virgil worked as an arborist for Hales Tree Service. He found joy in fishing and gardening, and especially loved spending time outdoors camping. He enjoyed raising his roosters and coon hunting with his Bluetick Coonhound. Virgil never knew a stranger and was a devoted husband and father who cherished spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist faith.
Virgil will be lovingly remembered by wife, Kathy; daughters: Edna (Troy) McGuire, Ruby Staab (William Vinning), of Pierceton; Connie (Herman) McGuire, of Mentone; and Rebecca Hale (Braxton Setters), of Mt. Sterling, Ky.; 13 grandchildren: Liz McGuire, Katie Neace, Emilee Staab, Trace McGuire, Alexzandriea Staab, Isaiah McGuire, Shieann Staab, Tyler Staab, Tristan McGuire, Lucas McGuire, Daniel Hale, Derrick Hale and Delilah Hale; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: George Hale, Ruby Hale and William Hale, all of Martin, Ky.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in passing by his mother; brothers, Robert Hale and Vance Hale; sister-in-law, Donna Hale; niece, Christina Hale; great-granddaughter, Liberty; and nephew, Josh Hale.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 105 First St., Pierceton. Funeral services in celebration of Virgil’s life will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 with Pastor Terry Bradford officiating.
The family kindly request the memorial donations to Kosciusko County Cancer Fund, c/o K-21 Health Foundation, 1101 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
