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1933 - 2014
 Mr. Dale Allen Signs, age 80, passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on January 13, 2014. Dale was born in Ovid, Michigan in 1933. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Johnson. Dale is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of nearly sixty one years, Shirley Signs; children Richard (Dianne) Signs, David (Beth) Signs, Terry (Peter) Depka, Thomas (Lorraine) Signs, Michael Signs, Darren (Rhonda ) Signs and brother Eugene (Dorothy) Signs. His grandchildren Heather Signs, Tuleisha Signs, Jennifer Gough, Karla Signs, Leah Signs, Jamie Matson, Joseph Depka, Ryan Signs and his great grandchildren, Grace Clark and Brianna (little hotshot)Signs were all his sweethearts and the delights of his life. Dale is also survived by an extended family of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, brother/sister in laws, step-grandchildren and step-brothers. He also had many special "kids" whom he loved and cherished through the years. Dale worked at several jobs through the years but his primary vocation was sharing the gospel message of Jesus Christ as a gospel singer, evangelist and pastor. Mr. Mustache, as he was called in gospel music circles, was an accomplished tenor singer and sang with many gospel music groups for over 30 years. He was also quite a handyman who could build just about anything; he loved to work in his yard and strove to have the nicest looking yard on his block. Dale was also proud to have served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. Dale and Shirley were both born and raised in Michigan and were high school sweethearts. They were married on May 7, 1953. After raising their family, they moved to Kentucky in 1986, where they served as the campground directors for the Kentucky/Tennessee conference of the Free Methodist church until their retirement. The many friends they made during their years of service at the campgrounds and at their home church in Bowling Green, KY are highly cherished and loved. Dale and Shirley returned to Michigan in 2013 to live in Greenville, near their many family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate Dales life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014, at Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville, MI. Visitation is from 12:00 to 2:00pm with service beginning at 2:00 pm. Private interment will be in Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore. A luncheon will be provided after the service at Greenville Community Church, 6596 Vining Rd. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association.
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There are currently 20 condolences.
Russell Ayers
Sunday May 25, 2014 at
6:40 PM
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Shirley I'm sure this time of separation is painful for you. The cook outs were great. Knowing you and Dale was a blessing. We will meet again.
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Jerry Papenfus
jerrydorenepapenfus@yahoo.com
Monday January 20, 2014 at
7:24 PM
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We are very sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Our prayers are with the family. We have many precious memories of traveling with Dale and the Keynotes. God Bless you Shirley and family.
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Greg Papenfus
papenfusfamily@hotmail.com
Monday January 20, 2014 at
7:13 PM
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The Jerry Papenfus family would like to extend our condolences on the passing of Dale. I know that my parents (Jerry and Dorene) were good friends with Dale and Shirley.
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Kim Kanet
kimkanet@charter.net
Friday January 17, 2014 at
12:53 PM
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Dear Signs Family- I was sad to hear of Dale's passing. What a wonderful man of God. And what a voice!!! He's in good company up there that's for sure.
Again, sorry for your loss.
Kim Kanet
Former Gospel Light
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Dionne Milam
Friday January 17, 2014 at
12:45 PM
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Praying for you all from Bowling Green. The Lord is giving me joy in memories of times with Dale and I trust He is doing the same for all of you. May God be with you.
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Gloria Hills, Evangelist
rev.gloria@yahoo.com
Thursday January 16, 2014 at
10:29 PM
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Dear Shirley and Signs Family - My prayers go out to you at this time of transition in life. Dale has touched many lives through his music ministry. We, The Stepping Stones were so honored to meet Dale in 1975 and work with His dream of forming The Michigan Gospel Music Association. What a legacy you all have to hold on to; Dales' love for Jesus, family, and people in general.
My prayers will continue to uphold you in days to come - lovingly in Christ, Gloria
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Marv and Tarry Everingham
Thursday January 16, 2014 at
7:19 PM
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There is a huge party going on in heaven now Darren and Rhonda. Praying for acceptance and peace for your family. Love you guys
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Denise Jensen Sironen
Thursday January 16, 2014 at
5:12 PM
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My prayers are with the Signs family.
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Dennis Clark
Thursday January 16, 2014 at
12:51 AM
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Dale and the rest of the Signs family were ever present at Church during my youth. My condolences you out to the entire family. We all know that he has graduated to Heaven. He has joined my father and I am sure that they are singing songs of praise! Dale would be staying in tune though.
Sincerely,
Dennis Clark
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Becky Fields
Wednesday January 15, 2014 at
8:53 PM
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I'm grateful for the constant love oh my Uncle Dale and Aunt Shirley.They have loved me uncounditionally. Prayed for me faithfully. Encouraged me and given me amazing cousins. His unending faithfulness to our family is a legacy of true love for others.
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Schereen Rich
Wednesday January 15, 2014 at
7:36 PM
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley and the rest of the family. I've known Dale for a long time and I enjoyed going to the jamboree at Shiloh Church and listening to him sing--he had a fabulous voice. Shirley I will get up to visit with you soon. Dale will be up in heaven singing in a quartet I'm sure. Love you all. Schereen Rich
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Bryan and Wanda Kleinfelt
Wednesday January 15, 2014 at
6:16 PM
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Was sad to hear of Dale's passing, but rejoicing because he is singing in Glory with no problems and singing with all his friends in heaven. Love to you all.
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Norval Miller
Wednesday January 15, 2014 at
5:06 PM
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I have known Dale for about 70 of his 80 years. A good man with a good message.He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Shirley and all of the Signs family.
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Edward Bracey
Wednesday January 15, 2014 at
1:24 PM
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Eugene and Families WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER DALE. BROUGHT MEMORIES OF WHEN WE ALL PLAYED FOOTBALL AT OLD SHERIDAN HIGH MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
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Jerry VanNeste
Wednesday January 15, 2014 at
10:33 AM
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One of most prized memories is getting to hear Dale sing and having the compliment given me "I could sing with him anytime" by Dale. Our heartfelt condolences to his family in this time of sorrow and rejoicing in the knowledge he has gone to sing with the Lord.
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Jenny Dudek
Tuesday January 14, 2014 at
8:49 PM
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I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers with your family during this difficult time.
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Jeff & Peggy Perdue
Tuesday January 14, 2014 at
7:57 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Signs family.
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Beth Carter Rutter
Tuesday January 14, 2014 at
12:03 PM
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So sorry to hear of Dale's passing. God has another beautiful voice in his heavenly choir. Sorry for his Granddaughters that have lost both of their Grandpa's in such a short time with the passing of their Grandpa Barney as well. May God bring peace to the whole family.
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Raymond& Elizabeth Smith
Tuesday January 14, 2014 at
11:37 AM
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Shirley,We so enjoyed the visits with you and Dale when you came to see Terry and Pete. They were special times never to be forgotten.Our love and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Al & Pam Wheeler
Tuesday January 14, 2014 at
8:33 AM
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Our prayers go out to the family of Dale Signs.
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