Mr. Howard Lee Hale, age 81, of LaGrange, passed away on Jan. 7, 2018, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice.

He was born on May 1, 1936, to the late Leonard “Red” Hale and Omie Norred Hale of LaGrange, Georgia. He was the owner of Howard Hale Well Drilling as well as Red’s Roller Drum, Water Wiz and 3 Creeks Camp Ground. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Thomaston Hale.

Survivors include his children, Tony Hale (Lynn) of Five Points, Alabama, Robin Hale of LaGrange, Marty Hale (Patsy) of Pine Mountain and Dennis Hale (Tina) of LaGrange; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one on the way; extended family and friends

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at the Higgins LaGrange Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the East Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy McMillian officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.higginsfuneralhomes.com Higgins LaGrange Chapel, (706) 884-7117.