Claude Maurice Hale,95, of Panama City, FL passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1926 in Rockingham, NC to Arthur and Corina Hale. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked as the Terminal Superintendent at the Railroad. He is survived by his children, Gary Hale, Thomas Hale (Lisa Marie), Robert Hale, Jackie Kelly; nine grandchildren, Marcie, Steve, Katlin, Christina, Brian, Kevin, Joy, Bridgette, Craig; numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 4pm in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Virgil Tillman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4pm prior to the service.