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Roscoe Hale, Jr.

1934 - 2010

ROSCOE HALE JR., 76, of Huntington, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Church of God by Dr. Gary Patton. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Roscoe was born Sept. 23, 1934 in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Roscoe Hale Sr. and Nora Lea Elkins Hale. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War era. Roscoe earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Marshall University and his doctorate from Ohio University. He was the principal at Buffalo High School before moving to teach at Marshall University in the college of education, where he was also the interim dean of the College of Education. He attended the Trinity Church of God for many years, where he also served as a council member. Survivors include his wife, Betty Eder Hale; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Verna Hale, and Jeff and Tammy Hale; five grandchildren, Zachary, Tori, Jameson, Madison and Mason; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Sandy Hale, and Roger and Katie Hale; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Lou and Owen Burkinshaw, and Beatrice and Frank Taylor; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Mr. Hale will be taken to the church one hour before services. Contributions may be made to the Trinity Church of God. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct graveside military rites.

There are currently 14 condolences.

Monday November 15, 2010 at 10:39 PM


Gwen Russell Monday November 8, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Betty, So sorry to read of Roscoe's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Gwen Russell High Point, NC

Richard Unroe Sunday November 7, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Dear Hale family, I had Dr. Hale when I was a grad. student at M.U. in the early 70's, and I remember him as a really fine teacher and gentleman. I just finished my 40th year as a teacher, and professors like Dr. Hale were a big part of my life. God bless you; my prayers are with you...

Lewis and Nancy Foshee Wednesday November 3, 2010 at 5:07 PM
..Dear Betty & Family,Hoping that with every morning's Dawning, your saddness begins to ease, and memories bring peace and comfort to your heart.We will be with Him again. Nancy & Lewis

Joe & Nancy Massie Wednesday November 3, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Betty, no eords can express your loss for you and your family. Ours prayers are with you. Sorry we did not know so we could have shared strength for you

Michael McCarty Tuesday November 2, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Jeff, Tammy, Madison, and Mason and the entire Hale Family, The McCarty Family (Drema/Sarah) is very sad to hear about the passing of your father, and we send our condolences and prayers that you may assist one another in getting through this difficult time. I do not often read obituaries but I did read your father's, and noted that he lived a good life as a military veteran, educator, and I am sure a good father. Quite impressive from my pespective, and may you gain comfort in his lifes accomplishments.

Rick Robinson Tuesday November 2, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Dear Betty and Family, I wish to convey my deepest sympathies for your loss. Roscoe will certainly be remembered and missed by the College of Education Family, and Marshall. May God Bless.

Hermance Family Tuesday November 2, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Betty & The Family We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.We send you thoughts of comfort and prayers. God Bless The Hermance Family

Mary Tuesday November 2, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Jeff Sorry to hear of your father's death. You will be in my thoughts and prayers today as you and your family and friends pay final respects to him.

Beth Dugan Monday November 1, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Jeff, Tammy, Madison, Mason, and the rest of the Hale family - You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Richard & Penny Blake Monday November 1, 2010 at 6:29 PM
We are so deeply sorry in the loss of Your' Loved One. He is now rejoicing in Heaven with the Angels and God. All Our' Love and Prayers, Love Richard & Penny Blake

Carolyn Hale Monday November 1, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Dear Hale friends and family, Please accept my sincere condolences upon the loss of Roscoe. He was a man of fine integrity who gave of himself to the West Virginia education community. I know that he will be missed, but I also know that you all rejoice today because he is home. Sincerely yours, Carolyn Hale.

Brad, Terri, Rachel and Katie McClung Monday November 1, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Betty, Greg, Jeff and the rest of the Hale family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I think of you all often and I have never forgotten the acceptance and caring your family showed to me in my younger years. I know that Roscoe a fine man and his love for his family was evident in all that he did. He will be remembered and missed. I only hope my journey through the rest of this life is as honorable and true as his. In the Navy we used a term to describe those with dry humor and intelligent wit as "smackmasters". Those wonderful people with the ability to see humor in most any situation. That is how I will remember him - smiling! Brad McClung

Connie and Cliff Mol Monday November 1, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Betty and Family, sorry about the loss of Roscoe, he fought such a hard battle and his pain is over. We will miss him so much, he was such a genuine man always with a smile and words of wisdom, I enjoyed playing volleyball with both of you.

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