William Bernie Hale Jr. 88 of Poteau,OK passed away February 12,2011 in Poteau,OK. William was born April 16,1922 in Poteau,OK to William Bernie and Lona(Gibson)Hale.William was a Mason. Mr. Hale was a veteran of the US Navy. He served in WWII between 1942-1945. Survivors include his 2 sisters Lucille Gregory of Poteau,OK and Kathleen Hale of Poteau,OK; 3 Nieces Judy Miller & husband, Louis of Monroe,OK and Renee Fout & husband,Dale of Monroe,OK and Sharon Geyer of Poteau,OK; 2 Nephews Rick Hale & wife,Esther of Rackeby,CA; Great Nephews Ryan Gregory & Wife Audrey of Rackeby,CA and Wesley Hale & Wife Marie of Fullerton,CA and Chris Hale,Eric Hale,Cody Hale of Fullerton,CA and Justin Fout of Tulsa,OK; Great Nieces Lisa Newman & Husband, Derick of Sapulpa,OK, Tiffany Fout of Monroe,OK and Callie Geyer of Orange County,CA; Great Great Nephews Jaden Gregory of Rackeby,CA and Riley Hale of Fullerton,CA; Great Great Niece Kelsey Hale of Fullerton,CA. Many other Relatives & Loved Ones a Host of Beloved Friends. Services will be held 10am Friday,February 18,2011 graveside at Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore,OK. Evans & Miller Funeral Home,Poteau,OK