Bill Dale
July 17, 1922 ~ August 26, 1999
Asheville Butterfly TrailHis family includes his wife of 55 years, Judy, son Bill and his family, Phyllis, Aaron and Will of Nashville, TN, and son Ron and his family, Chris, Gray, Gabrielle and Paul, of Oxford, MS.
Bill, the third of seven children born to Fred Dale and Agnes Washburn Dale, grew up in Spruce Pine. He attended North Carolina State University and Appalachian State University before serving in the South Pacific during World War II. Bill moved his family to Asheville in 1951 where he worked as parts manager for Harry’s Cadillac for 40 years and at Deal Buick after his retirement.
Bill’s living siblings include Jim Dale, Guy Dale and Ruth Uphold of Spruce Pine, Daniel Dale of Seneca, SC, and David Dale of Bakersville. His sister, Evelyn Stapleton preceded him in death.
Bill was a devoted and
loving husband and a caring gentle father and grandfather who loved his family, church and friends. His generous spirit and keen wit
touched the lives of many.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Andean Rural Health, PO Box 216, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745, or the Parkinson’s Foundation, 122 42nd Street, NY, NY 10017.
The family expresses their
gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from their friends and church.
A memorial service and reception will be held at 1:00 pm
Saturday at First Baptist Church of Asheville.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
I am praying for all the family…for peace, comfort, and celebration of the life lived!
Friend of Nelson and Gail Storie.
The Dale family is in our thoughts and prayers.
It has been a pleasure and an honor to have known Bill, a truly good and kind man.
My prayers are with you.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. May God’s blessings and peace be with you.
remembering the best role model i could have had (dan) and the uncle to our children who always had a funny story at the end each sundays’ sermon. we will miss him greatly. nancy and dan.
Bill, wanted you and your family to know that you are in our hearts and prayers. We will continue to pray for peache and good memories for you all.
My prayers & thoughts are with you. May God’s grace comfort you during this time!
In knowing the son, Bill, I knew that he had been reared by a caring, well educated family. My prayers are with the family.
I will be remembering all of you in my prayers today and in the days to come.
Bill and Phyllis, I was not in the office so I didn’t get the word. Larry and I are thinking of you during this tough time, but we are also celebrating the life of one who brought Bill the Younger into our lives. Mrs. Dale, our thoughts are with you, too. God’s peace, Garlinda Burton and Larry Ingram
To Judy Dale and her family:
We are thinking of you as you go through these difficult days and know that someone you treasured will be missed. We have heard wonderful things about him through Phyllis and Bill. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Anne & Bernie Harris
REMEMBERING THE BEST ROLE MODEL I COULD HAVE HAD (DAN) AND THE BEST UNCLE TO OUR CHILDREN THEY COULD HAVE HAD – MAYBE BILL WILL TAKE SOME OF THE ‘AFTER SUNDAY SERMON’ HUMOR THROUGH THE GATES OF HEAVEN AS HE GOES. WE WILL MISS HIM GREATLY.
Our heart felt prayers and thoughts to you during this time of great sorrow
Dear Ron, Chris, Gabe & Grey,
Dear Ron, Chris, Gabe & Grey,
Dear Ron, Chris, Gabe & Grey,
Dear Ron, Chris, Gabe & Grey,
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies
are with you.
Dear Dales,
We are thinking of you and send our love.
jere and Joe Ann Allen
We’re so sorry for Mrs. Dale and the families loss.
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Dale, Ron, Bill and the extended family.
Dear Bill:
We love you and are holding you close in our thoughts. May God’s healing mercies surround and strengthen you and Phyliss, Aaron, Will and the larger Dale family.
Thinking of you in this trying time. Sorry we couldn’t be there.
Sincerely,
Bob and Barb Gray
We were both number three of seven, both plodders and appreciate good humor. I miss you.