John J. Hale, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born May 20, 1936 in Noble County to John Anderson and Ina Pearl Hale.

A Warsaw resident since 1966 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Meade on May 28, 1966 who passed away in 2002. John was a a Agricultural Worker for Creighton Brothers.

Survivors include sons David (spouse Laura) Hale and Gary Hale both of Warsaw, and grand-daughters Samantha Hale of Fort Wayne and Courtney Hale of Warsaw. He was preceded by his wife and a son Robert.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in Oakwood Cemetery by Chaplain Denny Bollenbacher . Arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health Care/Hospice of Kosciusko County 1515 Provident Dr. Warsaw, IN 46580