Donald R. Hale Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald R. Hale, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, GA, on February 12, 1943 to Whitney I. Hale and Garland Hollis Hale, Sr. He retired from General Motors in 1997, and pursed many other interests and had many adventures. He was preceded in death by his mother, Whitney I. Hale; father, Garland H. Hale, Sr.; and brother, Garland H. Hale, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cynthia W. Hale; his sons, Donald Glen Hale and Christopher W. Hale; grandchildren, Mandie Hale, Nathan Hale, and Emmie Hale; daughters-in-law, Tonya Roberts and Shae Hale. Donald enjoyed travel and visited almost every state in the US and numerous countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, England, Ireland, Scotland, Costa Rica, and Nova Scotia. He visited Alaska twice and actually drove the Dalton Highway/Alaska Haul Road or Pipeline Road, long before it was permitted. He loved old cars and collected quite a few. He also loved searching flea markets for treasures. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Planned PEThood, 2860 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand that we will be limiting the amount of people at our chapel for visitations and services. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Donald R. Hale

February 12, 1943 - March 8, 2021