Ralph Edward Haile

Ralph Edward Haile, 78, of Everton passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. He was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Springfield, to Leland and Beulah (House) Haile. On June 24, 1973, Ralph and Denise Clark were united in marriage and shared over 52 years together.
He was a proud Shriner, an avid bowler and a born storyteller whose ornery charm made everyone around him smile. He loved to travel and rarely passed up a chance for a new adventure. He always enjoyed hunting and sharing all his knowledge with his family and friends. He was saved at a young age and loved the Lord. His church family held a special place in his heart, and he cherished the friendships he built there. He worked for 32 years as a traveling maintenance equipment mechanic with BNSF. He was proud of his time spent with the company and all that it allowed him to do with his family, and he was able to retire at the age of 60. He also gained many brothers and friends while working there. But of all the roles he held in life, his favorite by far was being “PawPaw.”
He is survived by wife, Denise Haile; children, Adrianne Haile, Christy Thomas and husband Jerome, Ralph Haile II; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; siblings, Faye Haile, Herb Haile and wife Jackie, Loretta Batson and husband David, Brenda Whitecotton and husband Don, Linda Whitecotton and husband Ken; numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by parents, Leland and Beulah Haile; and brother, Richard Haile and wife Hazel.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital and may be left with the funeral home.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Hillside Baptist Church in Springfield. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at Hillside Baptist Church in Springfield. Burial will be 1 p.m. on Friday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home.