Howard Hale of Maineville, OH, passed away February 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 64 years to Sandra "Sandy" Hale. Devoted father of Sheri (Martin) Evans and Penny (Tim) Dowers. Proud grandfather of Sarah Evans (Justin Haubner), Martin Evans (Hannah Marsh), Katie (Tyler) Guard, and Austin Dabbs (Melissa Burke), Josh Dowers. Cherished great-grandfather of Kaleb Kerns, Maddie Boggs, Ryanne Guard, Zooey Guard, and Iyla Haubner. Loving brother of Virgil (Tammy) Hale, James (Carol) Hale, Virginia (the late Fordyce) Cox, and the late Janet Hale, Richard Hale, Ruth (Harold) McCall, and Ethel Griffith. Caring uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends and family will be received from 10 AM to 12 PM, Wednesday, February 14, at Maineville Lighthouse Church (formerly Maineville United Methodist Church), 60 E Foster-Maineville Rd, Maineville, OH, where a service will begin at 12 PM. Interment Edwardsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Howard's honor to the American Heart Association .