Ralph Edward Haile, 78, of Everton, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.  He was born October 27, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri to Leland and Beulah (House) Haile. On June 24, 1973, Ralph and Denise Clark were united in marriage and shared over 52 years together.

Ralph 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. Ralph 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 and church family held a special place in his heart, and he cherished the friendships he built there. Ralph 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.  Ralph 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" — a title he wore with joy, pride, and endless love.

Ralph is survived by wife, Denise Haile; children, Adrianne Haile, Christy Thomas and husband Jerome, Ralph Haile II; grandchildren, Patric Frey, Ralph Haile III, Leland Frey, Jacob Thomas, Elizabeth Haile, Sabrina Thomas; great grandson, Jaxon Thomas; 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.

Ralph 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 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Hillside Baptist Church, Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be 10:00AM, Friday, December 12, 2025, at Hillside Baptist Church, Springfield, MO. Burial will be 1:00, Friday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO.