Leon Hale Obituary
We bid farewell to Leon Hale of Carmi, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 17, 2024 at the age of 92. Leon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Henry and Mary Bernice Hale; his former wife Wanda Laura Mills; his wife Margaret Lucille Smith; his son Stanley Keith Hale; his siblings, Gladys Hale and Henry Hale; and his daughter-in-law Becky Turner Hale.
He is survived by: his children, Karen Hortin (Roger), Sheila Peacock (Joe), Colleen Masser (Bruce), Ron Hale (Becky) and Beth Browning (Roger); his grandchildren, Matthew Peacock (Marla), Jennifer Johnson (David), Dustin Hale (Kara), Cheryl Clemens (Wes) and Tyler Browning (Kali); his daughter-in-law Pam Hale; his great grandchildren, Olivia Rose Peacock, Gracelyn Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Andrew Gillihan, Cassie Zimmer (Derek), Jaxon Browning, Jenna Beth Browning, Josie Browning and Devin Hale; his stepchildren, Mickey Smith (Mavis) and Robin Smith (Cindy); his stepgrandchildren, Jeremy Smith (Theresa), Tyler Smith and Lindsay Mouradian (Keagen); his stepgreat-grandchildren, Regan Smith, Owen Smith and Mila Mouradian; and his sister-in-law Dorothy Phelps. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.