John E. Dales,  Hillsboro, Ohio and formerly of Lebanon, Ohio passed peacefully Friday evening, October 3, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. Born July 19, 1947 in Richlands, Virginia, he was the son of Alvin and Stella (Clevinger) Dales and was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. A 1965 graduate of Springboro High School, John enjoyed deer hunting and had taught fencing at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. 

  John was also a member of the local U.A.W. 801, the Scioto Territory Desperados, the Wilmington Rough Riders, the Single Action Shooting Society and the Clinton County Farmers and Sportsman Association. 

  Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 44 years - Mildred (Hedger) Dales of Hillsboro, Ohio, his children - John P. (Angie) Dales of Miamisburg, Ohio and Donna (Dales) Hudgel of Lebanon, Ohio; one brother - Steve Alvin (Cindy) Dales of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren - Travis and Lauren Hudgel and Cole, Casey and Kirsten Dales and many other family members and dear friends.

  Friends may call on the family Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the Stine Kilburn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00pm at the funeral home with Reverend Randy Wallace officiating. The family has requested that memorial donations be directed to Hospice of Hope of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stine Kilburn Funeral Home, 801 Monroe Road, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.

Lil John

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John E. Dales