James Donald Hale, age 63, of the Big Hill Community in Liberty passed away at his residence Sunday night April 13, 2025. 

He was born July 15, 1961, to his parents the late Ray Donald Hale and Janie Lois Winchester Hale Thomason.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Barbara Easterwood; brother, Bobby Pruitt; grandparents, James Ernest and Louise Winchester, Sr., and Alvie and Ruby Hale.

Mr. Hale worked installing vinyl siding and was a nurseryman. 

He is survived by wife, Glenda Hale of Liberty; children, Jessica Hale of Lebanon, Michael Roller of Woodbury, and Amanda (Frank) Roberts of Sparta; several Grandchildren; siblings, Billy Pruitt of Smithville, Jimmy Hale, Debbie Taylor Luna of McMinnville, Gary Hale of Ky. Kim Evans of Murfreesboro, Brent Estes of Murfreesboro; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family also survive.

Funeral services was held Thursday April 17, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Glenn Chapman and Derek Johnson officiating and interment followed in Bethel Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Devin Johnson, Braxton Mahaney, Dallas Roller, Xavier Roberts, Slade Grizzle, and Michael Roller. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.