of Little Rock, AR
December 6, 1957 - July 25, 2016
John David Hale, 58, of Little Rock passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Arkansas Hospice in St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 6, 1957 in Little Rock to Leon and Sarah Austin Hale. Mr. Hale was a RF engineer with AT & T. He had a great interest and love for ham radio.
Mr. Hale's mother preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Ginger Hale; three sons, Michael Blacklock of Benton, Christopher Hale, and Robert Blacklock of Hot Springs; two daughters, Stephanie Hale and Sissy Blacklock of Little Rock; one brother, Joseph Daryl Hale, and 6 grandchildren, Azlee Blacklock, Jordan Hunter, Walker Jay, Trinity Blacklock, and Cayden Blacklock.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 at McPherson Cemetery in Benton officiated by Pat Singer.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, July 27th at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Arkansas Hospice and/or St. Jude's Hospital.
Ginger,
I'm sorry that I missed seeing you at John's service this morning. Please know that I've been thinking about you during this difficult time and sending prayers your way.
If you need anything, please let me know.
Teresa
Ginger,
I express my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband. I know that it is hard to bear right now, but remember that death is only the end of the physical life and the beginning of an eternal life. May my friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kedrick
JOHN was a great friend and fellow HAM. We first met at a repeater site full of poison ivy. We had to persuade the crew not to use weed eaters on the ivy - unless you are in a moon suit. We traded antennas, radios and stories for years while trying to support the D-Star effort in Arkansas. Last March, I picked John up and we went to the Russellville Hamfest. A great time as he wanted to see a number of old friends - and did - and John was his usual happy self there. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ginger and the family.
I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John and I worked together for many years on various projects and he was always entertaining to be around. He was very passionate about his HAM radio hobbies. He will be missed.
So sorry for you loss: The family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I worked with John at Alltel, AWCC and AT&T.
John was a wonderful UALR student! I remember him as curious, enthusiastic, and always excited to learn something new. He will be greatly missed and I extend my deepest condolences.
So sorry John didn't "beat this thing' as he often said he would! He will be missed by the Ham radio community and those who called him a friend.
John, Was a super guy and an old friend. Really going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with Ginger and his family. So sorry for your loss.
I had known John for several years in ham radio in central Arkansas, and he was working with John Nordlund, AD5FU, to set up D-Star in Arkansas. It was truly a shock to learn of his passing, and he will be sorely missed.
Daryl Stout, WX1DER
On behalf of the Arkansas Hospice-Hot Springs staff, please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss.