Timothy “Tim” Paul Gerard Dale

Timothy “Tim” Paul Gerard Dale, 55, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Born in Prince Georges, MD on September 26, 1966, he was the son of the late Paul Edward Dale and Anna Mary Sloan Dale.  Tim was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church.  He enjoyed baseball, trout fishing, and coaching baseball and basketball, and he was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Washington Redskins, and UNC Tar Heels.  He was a family man who loved everyone and was passionate about family and friends.  He was a compassionate, genuine, giving soul and was a light to all who knew him.  Tim retired from WPCC, where he enjoyed his work crew.

Mr. Dale is survived by his children, Hayley Dale (Artimus Wimberley), Holly Dale, and Elijah Dale; sisters, Brenda Pierson, Annette Gragg (Randy Matheson), and Cathy Tallent (Tommy Parsons); nephews, Trent Gragg (Simone), Eric Tallent, Joey Tallent (Logan), Andrew Tallent (Heather), Justin Pierson, and Benjamin Pierson; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and the mother of his children, Julia Dale.

In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jerry Tallent.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Catawba Meadows Park, Field #9.  The family requests that attendees wear sports attire or casual clothing.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.