Dale F. Held

DALE F. HELD, age 78 of Oxford, AL formerly of White Pine, TN passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 with his family by his side.  He has run his race and gone home.  Dale was an over the road truck driver for 50 plus years with 2 of the years spent in Iraq while working for KBR.  He was proud he could serve his country in such a way.  He had a window seat to the World.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Marquis; son, Dr. Jeff Held; sister, Helen Black; daughter, Anita Ball and is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Cody Held; daughters, Ruth (David) Hyatt of Ohio, Shannon Held and Catherine Held both of Texas; sons, Jene Held of Ohio, Brian Held of Knoxville, and Anthony (Janie) Martin of AL; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews; brother, Travis Craven of KY; special cousin Lee Mathers of CA.  Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 11:00am at Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Vaughn Burgin officiating.  Online condolences and guest register can be sent to www.farrarfuneralhome.com .                                                                                                         ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE, TN  (865) 397-2711