James Emmitt Dale Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Emmitt Dale of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John H. Dale and Irene Ruth Hensley Dale; his wife Linda Dick Dale; and his siblings, Louetta Gonzalez and Buddy Dale.
He is survived by: his children, Ken Dale (Jennifer) of Pontotoc, MS, Rhonda Dale Branton (Kevin) of Hickory and Waneene Dale Sherrill (Bryan) of Granite Falls; his grandchildren, Shaun Yount (Laine), Katie Branton, Hannah Duncan (Greg), Alexandra Dean (Luther), Kristen Harrison (Devan) and Myranda Puckett (Josh); and his great grandchildren, Finley Yount, Hadley Yount, Asher Yount, Winnie Duncan, Laura Duncan, Lilly Duncan, Lois Duncan, Kinsley Hicks, Jeslynn Harrison, Oliver Puckett and James.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658.
