James Craig Hale

James Craig Hale, 57, entered into rest on Friday, November 17, 2017 after a ten-month battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery in Belmont, NC.

Craig was born July 6, 1960 in Logan, WV. He graduated from Huntington East High School in 1978 and then from Marshall University in 1984. Craig was the son of the late Ruth Hale Johnson and his step-father Ralph Johnson who resides in Little River, SC. He loved the outdoors and was an avid golfer. In addition, Craig enjoyed the beach, good conversation, debates, and playing many games. Craig had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger. He especially enjoyed spending time with his neighborhood friends. Craig had a long career in Retail Management and most recently was the Finance Manager at TitleMax.

In addition to his step-father, Craig is survived by his two adored Godchildren, Brittany and Heather McGee; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and second cousins; his longtime friends, Rob and Joyce McGee; and his beloved cats, Noodles and Ferris.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Georgia Cancer Center, 1120 15th Street FI-1000, Augusta, GA, 30912.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening, November 19, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.