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Bob Hale, 62, of Mallie, KY, was like a part of the family to
so many people who never met him. His voice was heard in
living rooms and vehicles in East Kentucky for 18 years as he
served as co-host of the weekly "Faron and Bob Show."
He was also the station's chief engineer. Hale, who worked with WSGS and WKIC
from 1969 until 2008, died on November 23rd 2008 on the 61st anniversary
of the stations he had worked for most of his adult life. He
had undergone triple by-pass
surgery the week before and suffered a stroke.
Bob Hale became Chief Engineer in 1969 and kept many stations on
the air over the years including WKIC, WZQQ and WJMD. He set
up the broadcasts for countless shows from "Talkback" with
Charlie Wilson, to "Sports 101" with Dave Hammond.
"Bob Hale can get it done. He's a great engineer,"
said the Big Dipper a few years ago. Hale was responsible for
all of the Dipper's remote broadcasts throughout East Kentucky.
Vernon Cooper, who hosted the Senior Citizens Radio Day on WSGS once
said, "I've done it 29 years thanks to Bob Hale."
"Bob had his fingers on every program we produced, all 7,800 of
them," said James Smith, who has hosted the Ark Program on
WSGS since 1977. "He was the one that worked out all the
kinks and problems that would cause the station to be off the
air," Smith added.
"Like many listeners and friends, I'll miss him and that
off-the-wall sense of humor that made him so unique and
original," said Jeff Noble of the Breathitt County Voice.
Bob has been heard on the "Faron & Bob Show" on WSGS
since 1990. Each day the two talked about what ever was on
their minds, took calls from listeners and played music.
"He was a great comical sidekick," said Benny Davidson who
often called the show.
In 1991 - Faron & Bob were featured in People
Magazine. (l to r) Hale, Marty Brown, Faron Sparkman
My first job out of college was at WSGS. That's when I
first met Bob. So many times after someone has passed away people
will say things like "he was such a fine person" or "he
was a joy to be around". In Bob's case this was all true. He was my
friend and I am so proud to have known him. God bless and keep you
Bob. Goodbye. M.K. Combs, Pound, Va.
I heard today's "Faron and Bob Show"...Thought it was great.
It captured his spirit and zest for fun. Like many
listeners and friends, I'll miss Bob and that off-the-wall sense of humor
that made him so unique and original. He was a true
broadcaster. Again, may all of you who knew and loved Bob Hale find
solace and comfort in the days ahead. Jeff Noble, Editor of the
Breathitt County Voice, Jackson, KY
Just sending our thoughts & prayers to family & friends of
Bob Hale. He was a good man good picker. We all will sure
miss Bob. God bless from all of us. Clyde Stanley,
Hometown Music.
Peggy and I are so sorry to hear about Bob. We are so indebted
to WSGS for what you did in playing songs from our son's CD. We
will never forget you for what you did for Robb. Because of your special
attention to him Peggy became hooked on the Faron and Bob
Show! Tony Carson
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