Lonnie Davis Hale

Lonnie "Little Pa" Hale age 82 of Liberty, passed away Thursday January 22, 2026, at his home. He was born November 30, 1943, to his parents the late Jeff and Aubrey Putty Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hale; brothers, Ray Hale and Lee Hale. Lonnie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was marked by hard work, faith and deep love for his family and community. He dedicated more than 30 years of service to the Center Hill Dam Parks, where his strong work ethic and dependability were well known. 

Lonnie took great pride in the simple, meaningful things in life. He enjoyed gardening and canning, loved mowing his yard, caring for his building and keeping his tools clean and in perfect order. He also enjoyed finding treasures at the local dump, always seeing value and possibility where others might not. He was always ready with a laugh or a smile. Evenings often found him relaxing while watching Gunsmoke.

His faith was an important part of his life, and he dearly loved his church family at Temperance Hall Pentecostal. Lonnie was also immensely proud to call Temperance his home, a place he cherished and spoke of often. 

He is survived by children, Kevin (Judith) Hale, Stacey (Misty) Hale, and Crystal Hale; grandchildren, April (Justin)Brooks, Kelsey (Jonah) Burke, Jacob (Jennifer) Hale, Brady (Katie) Hale, Chloe Hale, Destiny, Jefferson, Autumn Collins; great-grandchildren, Brantley, Korbin, Tinley Mae Brooks, Orbrie Annamay and Eliza Burke, Carter Knox Hale and two great-grandbabies coming soon; brother,  P. I. (Janie) Hale; mother of his children, Judy Mallory.

Lonnie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy of faith, hard work, and love will live on through his family and the many lives he touched. The family would like to say a special "Thank you" to Gentiva Hospice and Caldwell's Drugs for the love and care shown during Mr. Lonnie's sickness. 

Funeral services will be held Friday January 23, 2026, at 3PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chris McMillen officiating and interment to follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday January 23, 2026, from 10 AM until the time of the service at 3 PM. The family ask in addition to flowers donations may be made to Temperance Hall Pentecostal Church in memory of Lonnie. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Hale family.

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