29, 2022 in Greenwood, South Carolina with Julie Sheldon Hale, his wife of 45 years, at his side. In addition to his wife, David leaves behind his daughters Susan Hale (Donald) Scheffler, Gail Degenhart (Brian) Moore, and Lara Degenhart (Sean) Cassidy; eight accomplished and active grandchildren: Caroline Scheffler, George Scheffler, John (Holly) Moore, Sarah Grace Moore, William Moore, Margaret Moore, Elizabeth Moore, and Catherine Cassidy; predeceased by his two brothers, Frank Hale and Jerry Hale, and a sister, Ju Laine Hale.