Bruce D. Hale, age 88 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. Bruce was a member of First Baptist Church in Clinton and a member of First Baptist Church in Kingston. Bruce retired from Y-12 as an Engineer Technician after 32 years of service. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by wife, Dorthy Hale; parents, Everett and Connie Hale.
He is survived by:
Children. Robert Hale & wife Cindy of Ft. Worth, TX
Patricia Wayne & husband Roy of Knoxville
Nancy Burnette & the late Perry Burnette of Knoxville
Grandchildren. Ivan and Samantha Hale
Sarah McGill, Ashley Johnson, Emily Binger, Dylan Underwood,
Alexandra Inman, and Asa Burnette
14 Great Grandchildren
Several very loving step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends 1:00-3:00 pm, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His graveside service will follow at the Sunset Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com