Owen "OB" Basinger Hale

Owen B. “OB” Hale, age 87, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.

He was a member of Witt Baptist Church.  He worked as a mechanic at Bob Bales Ford, Farmland Tractor, and Harloff Farms.  He was known for his excellent workmanship and skill in repairing tractors and farm equipment.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ada Hale; brother, Adrian Hale; and son Blane Hale; grandparents, George and Hattie Hale.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hale; daughter, Angela Hale Stickley (Jim Eldridge); grandchildren, Taylor Stickley (Sadie), and Morgan Stickley; great-grandson, Sutton Blaine Stickley.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Witt Baptist Church from 5 – 7 P.M.  Funeral services will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Doug Brown officiating.  Graveside/interment services will be Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Witt Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

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