CROSSVILLE —
Tennessee State Trooper Ronnie Hale died Friday while on duty in the Cookeville District. Hale, 57, was stationed in White County when he suffered a heart attack.He died while being transported to the hospital by emergency medical personnel.
“It is a very sad day for the Tennessee Highway Patrol family. Trooper Hale was a 15-year veteran of the THP and we are grateful for his dedication and service to the state,” Colonel Tracy Trott said. “Our prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”
Hale started his career as a state trooper in 1997. The Crossville native was initially assigned to Williamson County. He also served in Cumberland and Van Buren Counties before his assignment to White County. Before joining the Highway Patrol, Hale served on the Crossville Police Department and for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Hale also served in the United States Air Force from 1975-1991. He attended Victor Valley College and Van Buren County High School.
Trooper Hale is survived by two children and four grandchildren.
The family received friends Monday at Bilbrey Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m. at Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Akins Cemetery.
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