Billy Dale Hale, 68, of Edgerton, MO passed away February 15, 2021.

He was born on August 13, 1952 to Hayward Steve and Lucille Mardell (Barrett) Hale in St. Joseph, MO. Billy grew up on the family farm in rural Platte County and graduated from Smithville High School. 

Billy worked at Midwest Auto Parts in Kansas City, MO for several years and retired as a custodian from the Cameron Public School District. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and growing tomatoes. Most of all he enjoyed visiting and being with family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father Hayward Hale.

Billy is survived by his children Jefferey Hale, Julie Muff and husband Shane and Kristina Gilbert and husband Grant; grandchildren Isabella, Brayden, Wade, Kenneth, R. J. Desiree, Tay, Landan and JC; great-grandchildren Artemis, Lainey, Aiden, Kimber and Willow; his mother Lucille Hale; sister Edna Campbell and husband Bucky; brothers Hayward Don Hale, Blaine Hale and wife Linda, Steve Hale and wife Vatricia; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 

Memorial Service: 4:00 p.m. with Visitation following until 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 19th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Edgerton. 

Donations may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice House.