Frank K. Hale

Frank K. Hale, 79, formerly of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Shiloh Nursing and Rehab, Springdale, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda M. Hale. They were married December 29, 1967 in Sabina, Ohio at Friends Church.

Frank was born November 18, 1946 in Wilmington, Ohio. He was the son of the late Homer L. Hale and Jean L. Hale. He was a graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School after serving in the Army’s 82nd Airborne, stationed out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He served in Vietnam receiving the following badge and medals: Parachute Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was given an honorable discharge on January 7, 1972.

Frank grew up farming on his parent’s farm in Martinsville, Ohio, raising cattle, bailing hay, corn and soybeans. He worked several years for Tom Snyder on his farm, as well as working for Clinton County.

Frank had a love for riding dirt bikes in Sinking Springs, playing basketball at the YMCA, and organizing/playing in the horseshoe league at Denver Park.

He is survived by his daughter, Fralin and son-in-law Felix Bradshaw of Rogers, Arkansas; a sister, Anita Grisham; a brother, Aaron Hale; four grandchildren, Jobe Curtis, Gabby Bradshaw, Brandon (Lyndsey) Bradshaw and Miranda Bradshaw; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026 at Edgington Funeral Home, 97 West Locust St., Wilmington, Ohio officiated by Pastor ? of Bible Baptist Church. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Burial at Clinton County Memory Gardens, 1628 Center Rd., Wilmington, Ohio with a Military Funeral Honors ceremony performed by the Wilmington American Legion Post 49 Honor Guard will follow the service. For more information or to sign the registry of condolences, please visit www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.