Carlton Lincoln Hale

Carlton Lincoln Hale, 85, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2010. He was a Veteran having served 2 years in the US Navy during WWII as a gunner on the USS Seer. Professionally, he worked for Magic City Ford Motors for 21 years. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed NASCAR, country music, and bluegrass music. Preceding him in death were his parents, William Carey and Nannie Witt Hale; and a sister, Clara Hale Lee. His surviving family includes his wife of 61 years, Lorene J. Hale of Salem; sons, Michael L. Hale of Salem and Donnie E. Hale and wife, Belinda, of Huddleston; granddaughter, Morgan T. Hale of Huddleston; siblings, Dorothy Hale Karnes of Bedford, Elizabeth Hale Everidge of Lynchburg, Pearl Hale Massie of Lynchburg, Carey Goggin Hale and wife, Jane, of Bedford, and Mary Ann Hale Wilson of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the workers and staff at Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center in Vinton for their compassionate care. A period of visitation will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery in Bedford. The Rev. Everett Kier will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carltons name may be made to the American Cancer Society at 2840 Electric Road Suite 106 in Roanoke, VA 24018. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Hale family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.