Obit of Hale, Preston (h400) - Unknown County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 1 Sep 2004 Return to Unknown County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okstate.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Bakersfield Californian Preston Hale Services: Tues., July 8, 10 a.m. Graveside services will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd., for Preston Hale who passed away July 5, 2003, at the age of 77. Mr. Preston was born on December 15, 1925, in Oklahoma, and resided in Kern County for 46 years. He worked for Gary Drilling Inc. for approximately 32 years as a drilling superintendent, retiring in 1986. Preston was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and J.V. Hale, brothers, Willie and Kenneth Hale, sister, Clarice Roe, sons, Tommy Hale and Ricky Pritchard. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou Hale; children, Joe Hale, Gary Pritchard, Ronnie Pritchard, Phil Pritchard (Pam), Mike Hale (Tracy), Scott Hale (Billie Jo); 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A very, very special thanks to the staff of Hoffmann Hospice who offered such generous and loving care to Preston. Preston had a special love and partnership for his wife and family. His grandchildren brought special joy to his life. He was loved by all who knew him. Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Unknown County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/okstate.html