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Monday, July 28, 2025
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Orville Wayne Hale, 97 of Gratis, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. Wayne was born on December 7, 1927 in West Alexandria, Ohio, the son of the late Claude & Stella (Egelston) Hale. He was a tool designer who worked at so many prominent places such as, Procter & Gamble, Ford, Frigidaire and ultimately retired from General Motors (Harrison Radiator). His loves were his wife, family, traveling, bluegrass music and the Lord. Wayne was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church.
Preceded by his wife of 69 years, Barbara Ann Hale in 2019; son, Monte Lee Hale in 2011.
Survived by his children, Martin (Connie) Hale, Robert & Sheryl Hale, Nancy & Vince Mumy and Brenda Hale; grandchildren, Aaron & Teri Hale, Micheal (Keisha) Hale, David & Amanda Hale, Steven & Kara Hale, Thomas & Caitlyn Hale, Brian Hale, Jason & Carla Hale and Alex Mumy; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 28, 2025 at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, Ohio.
A funeral service to celebrate Wayne’s Life will be held at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, Ohio with Karen Ward officiating. Interment will be held in Fairview Cemetery in Gratis, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Preble County Council on Aging, 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320.
Online condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com
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