Clarence Dick Hales, March 19, 1930 — May 18, 2019

Clarence Dick Hales (Ayden, North Carolina, NC) March 19, 1930 May 18, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: March 19, 1930

Death date: May 18, 2019

Death place: Ayden, North Carolina(NC), USA

Funeral Home: Farmer Funeral Service Inc.

Clarence Edward “Dick” Hales, age 89, was born March 19, 1930 to Martha Naomi Johnson Hales and Clifton Clarence Hales. The oldest of four boys, Dick grew up with his family in and around Johnston County, NC. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded a Silver Service Star.

After returning home from Korea, he married Elsie Irene Collier and finished out his service at Fort Benning, Georgia. After his service, he settled in Lenoir County and was employed at DuPont for 30 years. He enjoyed many hobbies including gardening, fishing, hunting, golfing and watching Kinston Indians baseball games and was a member of Bethel Christian Church.

His passion for flower gardening produced numerous plants for his friends and neighbors. His favorite saying was, “Everything is going to be alright”. He is survived by his wife, Elsie, of 67 years, his daughters, Jan Greene of Farmville and Becky Hales and her friend Chuck Canady of Hope Mills.

He had three grandchildren, Melissa Abbott of Raleigh, Patrick Greene and wife Erika of Maury and Jon Greene and wife Danielle of Roxboro. He enjoyed spending time with his three great-granddaughters, Rylee, Reagan and Lenny. Special thanks to his niece, Linda Johnson, for her help during his final hours.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2019 at 1:00pm at Evergreen Memorial Estates-Grifton. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Clarence “Dick” Hales please visit our Sympathy Store.

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death notice Clarence Dick Hales March 19, 1930 — May 18, 2019

obituary notice Clarence Dick Hales March 19, 1930 — May 18, 2019

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