Ronald E. Hale

August 30, 1941 - December 8, 2014

Ronald E. Hale, 73, of New Castle, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born August 30, 1941 in New Castle, a son of the late Raymond and Izel Hale. Ronald graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School, a member of the Class of 1959. He retired from Dana Corporation after 29 years, after the closing of the New Castle plant. Following his retirement, he then worked for the New Castle Street Department for 10 years. Ronald was a competitive wrestler and power lifter and held several national titles in power lifting. He was a member and President of the Central Indiana Weight Lifting Club. Ronald was an animal and nature lover. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and he particularly loved the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Rhonda (husband: Jay) Bumbalough , Angie (husband: Michael) Talbott and Chad Hale all of New Castle; his grandchildren, Sarah Talbott, Jamie Bumbalough, Kyle Bumbalough, Luke Bumbalough and Hannah Talbott and his former wife, Connie Neal of New Castle. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will in follow in Batson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Henry County Humane Society. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Ronald Hale.