Buddy Bob Hale, 70, husband of Jane Goins Hale, passed away Thursday, July 11th at his home after a long illness. Mr. Hale was the former owner of B&J Furniture. He was a native of Estill County, a son of the late John David "Bud" & Effie Sparks Hale. Mr. Hale was preceded in death by his grandson Bobby Ray Luster, and his brother Gary Hale. Survivors other than his wife Jane, include a daughter Regina (and husband Scott) Luster; his sons John (and wife Jo Ann) Hale, Dean (and wife Crystal) Hale; his grandchildren Big Josh Luster, Little Josh Hale, Patricia Hale, Owen Powell, Hailey Hale, and Chris Hale; his brothers Philip (and wife Joyce) Hale, Bev (and wife Peggy) Hale; his sister Judy Hackworth; his sister-in-law Connie; and a very special cousin Darrell Roberts. Services will be held Monday, July 15th at 11:00 AM, at Lewis Funeral Home, with Bros' Delvin Reece and Earl Embry officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbell Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 PM Sunday. Pallbearers will be Shawn Hale, Douglas Fields, Davie Hale, William Goins, Cheryl Webb and James Webb. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Service: 11:00 AM Monday, July 15th 2013 Lewis Funeral Home Visitation: 6:00 PM Sunday, July 14th, 2013 Lewis Funeral Home