Phelan Hale Jr.

Phelan George Hale Jr. "beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather" died on December 24, 2007. George was 81 years old. George was born in Checotah Oklahoma on Dec 24, 1926. George was raised near and attended school in White Oak, Oklahoma and there married Leota Faye Comer. Faye and George had 2 sons Danny and Roger. George and Faye both retired from Phillips Petroleum Co. in Bartlesville. George was married a second time to Cindy Snelson and they had one son Branson. During the time that George worked for Phillips Petroleum Co. as a software programmer and for the many years he was in retirement George developed his talents as a knife and rifle craftsman. He is known worldwide as a unique talent and artist. Many of his knives can be purchased at gun shows and online auctions today and are prized as collectors items. George was preceded in death by his parents Phelan George Sr. & Georgia Hale and one brother Darrell. He is survived by two brothers Berlie and Ivan, his first wife Faye, his second wife Cindy and three sons and their wives. Danny & Sharon Hale, Roger & Teri Hale, Branson & Rebecca Hale. Five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, December 28, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the White Oak Cemetery, near Big Cabin Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home. Online memorials may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.

Service Details

Friday, December 28th, 2007 10:00am, White Oak Cemetery

Interment Details

White Oak Cemetery