Robert Bunion Hale

Mr. Robert Bunion Hale, age 82, passed away on Sunday evening, August 8, 2021, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A visitation with viewing is planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 14, at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St. A private burial will follow. The staff of Hancock Funeral Home would like to issue a gentle reminder to all attendees that, due to the COVID-19 resurgence, reasonable social distancing should be maintained at all times, and the use of face masks is requested. Born June 28, 1939 in Plains, he was a son of the late Bob Hale and the late Lucille Bryant Hale. He was retired as a truck driver for Reeves Construction Company and had served in the police department in Leslie, and as chief of police in Plains. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Ruth Coogle Hale; and by three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his children: Jimmy Hale (Rhonda), Pat Westbury, Eric McElroy, Scarlette Harper (Jerry), and Colleen Johnston (Sonny); eleven grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Robert Bunion Hale.