HALE, JAMES MICHAEL Born December 19, 1942 in Blount County Alabama, passed away on October 21, 2011. James served as an electrician in the United States Navy for 22 years then retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Nellie Hale. James is survived by his wife of 35 years, Margaret Hale; his daughter, Michelle Hale; brother, Phillip Hale; sister, Joan Martin (Wilburn)4 nieces and nephews: Debbie, Terry, Brent, and Brian; and a host of cousins. Visitation will be held at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:00 pm with interment at High Rock Methodist Cemetery. >