William "Bill" Harrison Hale, Jr., passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, in
Leesburg, VA. For most of his life, Bill worked as a multi-family dwelling maintenance
engineer. He was known to all as a kind and gentle soul who found love late in life with
Jennifer Rodkey. Jennifer provided Bill with the opportunity to become a true 'fur baby
daddy' to five cats from whom he received great comfort and companionship during
times of health challenges. He enjoyed watching football and wrestling, playing pool (at
which he competed at a national level), archery, fishing, horseshoes, and being an
uncle. A quick smile and desire to share what others found interesting were hallmarks
of any engagement with Bill. His silly, infectious, debilitating giggle and big bear hugs
will be terribly missed.
Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley (Martin) Hale. Bill is survived by his
father, William Harrison Hale Sr., his brother Mark Stacey, of Dante, VA; his sister
Donna Lester-Carver, his brother-in-law Lester A. Carver, and his nephew Joel Carver,
of Remington, VA; his sister Lisa Hale Fettig, his brother-in-law Lester "Butch" Fettig, his
nephew Lester "Wyatt" Fettig, and his niece Christine Fettig, of Culpeper, VA; and his
girlfriend Jennifer Rodkey, of Leesburg, VA.
Friends and family are invited to attend his memorial services Saturday, January 26,
2019, visitation at 11:00 AM, service at 12:00 Noon, Clintwood –Colley Funeral Home,
202 McClure Avenue, Clintwood, VA. Burial Service at Hale Neece Family Cemetery
on Bear Ridge, followed by a reception at Binns-Counts Community Center, 3728 Dante
Mountain Road, Clinchco, VA.
Condolences and flowers may be sent to the family or to the service. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Salvation Army, USS-NCV-National Capital Area
Command.