of Conway, AR
September 28, 1931 - August 29, 2025
On Friday, August 29, 2025, Allan R. Hale passed away peacefully at his home in Conway. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late George and Dorothy Hale.
Al, as he was affectionately known, was a brilliant man with a knack for machinery. During the Korean War, he served in the Army as a mechanic, maintaining and repairing various military vehicles. After the war, he worked for FMC Corporation for 34 years, working up the ranks to Engineer. Once retired, he found a love for travel, exploring the US with his wife and children.
In his spare time, Al enjoyed helping his children and neighbors with various carpentry and yard work tasks; repairing roofs, building porches and using his lawnmower and tractor to mow his neighbors' yards and keeping his neighborhood street manicured.
Those who knew him will remember his boisterous belly laugh, his tenderness for the neighborhood dogs and his love for freshly baked donuts. Al took daily walks with his loyal furry companions, Blacky, Beacon, Harley and Spud and graced a local bakery for donuts and coffee every morning, until he couldn't anymore.
He is survived by two sons, Darrel Hale (Amy) of Haslett, MI, Dale Hale of Conway, AR, and four daughters, Shannon Hale of Conway, Yvonne Connor (Cecil) of Suwanee, GA, Paula Hale and Karen Hale of Conway, AR; six grandchildren, Amanda Connor, Greg Connor, Hannah Connor, Zac Connor, Andrew Hale (Brittani) and Vanessa Hale Schlabach (Larry); one great grandchild, Mason Schlabach and several nieces and nephews.
Al is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 41 years, Charlene Hale; his sisters, Bonnie Bryant and Phyllis Hale and his companion, Norma Clendenin.
A visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR. Graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway, AR.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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11 Condolence(s)
Vera Saade
Sunday, September 7, 2025
My condolences to all of you. I have many great memories of your dad & your mom and you kids as we were growing up. May Gods bring you comfort during this very sad time. ❤️
Kathy
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Karen, There just aren't any words to express my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Dad.
Prayers for comfort and peace.
Kathy
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Karen, There just aren't any words to express my sympathy for the loss of your Dad.
Prayers for comfort and peace.
Becky Wofford.
Monday, September 1, 2025
Sorry to hear about your dad.Our prayer are with you and your family. God send peace and comfort to the family during this hard time.Need any thing let know
Dianne Reed
Monday, September 1, 2025
I always enjoyed Uncle Al on his yearly trips to Michigan along with Shannon. Both were so kind to give my mom a ride to the Livingston reunions each year. He was a very caring man and talked so fondly of everyone. He will be missed
Tina Richmond
Monday, September 1, 2025
Dear Paula and family, I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of you sweet dad. Please know you all will be in my prayers.
Vivian K Whitaker
Saturday, August 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss.He will be greatly missed. May
God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
My prayers are with you all.
Debra gates
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad, he was such a pleasure to be around, alot of good memories from FMC, your in my thoughts and prayers always..
Brian & Debbie Guge
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Debbie & I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, there was lots of great memories of yours and our families when we all lived close to each other, your dad will definitely be missed, love you all.
Patti & Cathy Heath
Saturday, August 30, 2025
To the Hale family Mom and I send you our regards and prayers in the loss of your father. Mr. Hale will always be remembered for his humor, and kindness. He will be dearly missed by us all.
Johnny, Michelle, Mikala Clendenin
Saturday, August 30, 2025
You will be greatly missed. We love you. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.