Eric “EO” Lebron Hale, 53, was called home on January 10. On July 22, 1971, he was born to the late Garfield Hale, Sr. and Agnes Price Hale. Eric was a truck driver and was employed by Rapid Response. He loved eating and cooking with his family and friends. Eric loved to travel, enjoyed exercising, gambling and shopping. He loved playing and watching sports. Later in life he fell in love with driving his truck after receiving his CDL certification. Eric had a boisterous personality and lived life to the fullest. He loved his organization.
Eric is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jeffery Hale.
Left to cherish his memories are his son, Jabron Hale; daughter, Nakia (Eric Harris) Hale; brother, Garfield Hale, Jr.; sister, Karen Hale Williams; grandchildren, Deshaun Collier, Charlsey Collier, Landyn Harris, Jaliyah Hale, several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.
The family will hold visitation on Saturday, January 25, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper.
Funeral services are on Saturday, January 25, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper with Pastor Anthony Martin and Elder Nicole Walker officiating.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee (423) 942-9500. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.
The Marion Tribune – January 30, 2025