John J. Hale, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.
He was born May 20, 1936, in Noble County, to John Anderson and Ina Pearl Hale.
A Warsaw resident since 1966, he was united in marriage to Jennifer Meade on May 28, 1966; she passed away in 2002.
John was an agricultural worker for Creighton Brothers.
Survivors include sons David (spouse Laura) Hale and Gary Hale, both of Warsaw; and granddaughters Samantha Hale, Fort Wayne, and Courtney Hale, Warsaw.
He was preceded by his wife and a son, Robert.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in Oakwood Cemetery by Chaplain Denny Bollenbacher.
Arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
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Memorials to Home Health Care/Hospice of Kosciusko County, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.
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