Linford Hale

Herrin-Linford Hale, 81, died 9:19 A.M., Friday, January 17, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Linford was born February 27, 1921 in Carterville to Thurman & Augusta (Guenther) Hale. He married Norma Mildred (Sexton) Hale on January 3, 1942 in Herrin. She survives. He was retired, having worked for Herrin Unit 4 school district in maintenance and was also a bus driver. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Herrin. Survivors include: His wife: Norma Mildred Hale Daughter & Son In Law: Patricia & Richard Walter of Herrin Son & Daughter In Law: David & Anita Hale of Alexandria, LA. Grandchildren: Rick Walter & wife Christy of Royalton, IL. David Walter & wife Kelly of Jacksonville, IL. Chad Walter of Little Rock, ARK. Sara Walter of Herrin Jason Hale & wife Karyn of Pineville, LA. Lynita Williams & husband Daryle of Ocala, FL. Three Great Grandchildren: Christopher Walter of Royalton, IL. Jacquelyn Walter of Royalton, IL. Reeve Hale Williams of Ocala, FL. One Sister: Edna Teague of Herrin Several nieces & nephews survive He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Marie Baggett, Louise Beavers & Lucille Hale. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 20, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. David Hale & Rev. Michael Tetmeyer officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Tupelo Childrens Mansion or the American Cancer Society. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hughes funeralhomes.com.