Robert Lawrence "Robbie" Hale, Jr.

Mr. Robert “Robbie” Lawrence Hale, Jr. left his earthly body on Friday, August 29, 2025, with family by his side.

He is the son of Joan P. Hale and the late Robert “Bob” Hale, Sr.

Robbie was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Everleigh Hale.

Robbie is survived by his mother, Joan Hale, his wife, Lynn Tyre Hale; his children, Joshua (Natalie) Hale, Sarah Bruce, and Hunter Hale; his grandchildren, Liam Hale, Parklynn Bruce and Harrison Hale; as well as the mother of his children, Jacquelyn Hale; his two sisters, Connie Smith and Jeannie (Tony) Russo; as well as a special niece, Britt Lowden, along with other nieces and nephews.

Robbie was a man of so many talents and interests. Robbie was an avid outdoorsman; he took an active interest and role in whatever sport or civic program his children were involved in when growing up, including the Boy Scouts of America. Robbie loved to play chess and would each anyone who wanted to learn the game. Robbie loved to cook a variety of different foods and his family looked to him as a master chef.

Even with all of his interests, Robbie has a strong work ethic. Robbie retired for Lee Arrendale State Prison where he served the state of Georgia for 30 years as a Corrections Officer.

Robbie primarily worked in the TC unit which included transporting inmates as well as overseeing inmates on work detail.

During his time at Lee Arrendale, Robbie had some notable highlights:

Robbie had the opportunity to work Security during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Robbie worked with the Georgia Drug Task Force for several years.

Robbie served the state of Georgia by being a Probation Officer for several years as well.

Because Robbie had his CDL, he was able to work seasonally at Cool River Tubing driving a bus.

Robbie also worked as a Security Guard for the Helen Chamber of Commerce Festhalle.

Robbie was a devoted Son, Husband, Dad, Opa, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

Robbie will always be remembered as a mountain of a man that loved life to the fullest and loved the Lord.

Robbie was shown Grace and Mercy and was the recipient of a lifesaving Double Lung Transplant in 2022 after an extensive and hard fight with Covid in 2021. Upon Robbie’s death, he gave the gift of sight by being a Cornea and Eye Tissue Donor.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation to the Georgia Eye Bank in Robert Hale, Jr.’s name. Website: geotgiaeyebank.org

Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., at the Helen Chamber of Commerce Festhalle, with a meal to follow at the Festhalle.

Helen Festhalle

1074 Edelweiss Strasse

Helen, GA 30545

Please park in the lower Helendorf parking lot just outside the Festhalle front door.

Let the attendant know you are there for the Celebration of Life for Robbie. Parking is Free.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.