Murray Oldham Hale, 91, of Owensboro went to his heavenly home on April 3, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born May 13, 1928 in Daviess County to the late Elizabeth Oldham and John M. Hale.
Murray loved his family, friends, and enjoyed all family gatherings. He was a coach and advocate for youth baseball and worked at the U.S. Post Office for 37 years, and was a Mason for 70 years. Murray was a builder and active in real estate throughout his life. He was a member at First Baptist Church, where he participated in the Maverick Sunday School Class, and lived his faith daily. Murray was a regular at the Hardee’s breakfast group and frequented McDonald’s.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Virginia Gillim and Betty Sue Yeiser, and a brother Arthur Lewis Hale.
Murray is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith Lynn Hicks Hale; son, Jeff A. (Bernie) Hale; son, Todd O. (Nancy) Hale, daughter, Cindy L. (Stuart) Anderson, six grandchildren; Madison L. Hale, Megan P. Hale (Taylor) Hawkes, Connor O. Hale, Alexandra L. Anderson (Alex) Jagoe, Hunter B. Hale, and Erin K. Anderson, his beloved pet Maggie Jo, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life for Murray will be held at a later date. The family would like to express their gratitude to all of the caregivers at the Heartford House.
Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY, or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 904, Owensboro, KY 42302. Memories and condolences to the family of Murray Hale can be shared at www.glenncares.com.