Zachary James Hale born October 19, 1960 departed this life on Saturday November 13, 2021 at the Hazard A.R.H. being 61-years old. Zachary was born in Williamson, West Virginia the son of the late James Hale and the late Janie Dillon. Other than his parents, Zachary was also preceded in death by his Brother, John Neil Hale. Zach was a Retired Lineman from Pike Electric after 41 years, His journey started with Pike at the age of 18.

Zachary James Hale leaves the following relatives to cherish his memory: Son, Zachary James Hale, Jr. of Lexington, KY; Daughter, Betsy Stacy & Shawn of Hazard; Fiance and her Daughter, Shannon Smith and Shelby; Sister, Vera Jane Hale of Williamson, WV; Nieces, Jackie Hale and Kelsey Rice (Cody); Nephew, Will Hale (Kayla); Special friend, Vernon (Beeker) Engle; Granddaughter, Madison Rae'Ann Stacy. A host of other Relatives and Friends survive.

Funeral Services for Zachary James Hale will be conducted on Friday November 19, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home with Ronnie Butch Pennington officiating. The Interment will follow in the Beeker Ridge Cemetery located at Viper, Kentucky. The Visitation will be at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home on Friday from 11:00 till 1:00 P.M.