Chester Elroy Hale

Chester Elroy Hale, aged 94, passed away on Saturday, August 29th, 2026.

Born on February 5th, 1932, in London, KY, Chester was the son of the late James Rufus and Dona Hale. Chester graduated from Laurel County High School and then went into construction for the majority of his career. He was a proud veteran, serving in the Navy on the USS Ashtabula in Korea.

Chester will be missed by his daughter, Jennifer (Rob) Stafford; son, Dave (Sandy) Hale; and his grandchildren, Tylor Stafford, Briton Stafford, Logan Hale, and Lauren Hale. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nannie Hale; brother, Vernon Hale; and his son, Michael Roy Hale.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, 1500 Blackwater Road, Blackwater, KY 40744, on Friday, September 4th, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The service will be officiated by Bro. Stanley Proffitt. Memorial contributions are suggested to 5P- Society, PO Box 268Lakewood, CA 90714-0268