The Last Ride for Tommy Allen Gale, 67, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, beginning at West Plains Civic Center and ending at the Hwy. 14 junction.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Mr. Gale passed away at 11:50 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at CoxHealth, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born October 29, 1955, at West Plains, Missouri, to Delphia Collins Gale.  Some of Mr. Gale's favorite pastimes included watching the wildlife, hiking, and tinkering in his shop.  He also enjoyed riding his Harley, as well as dumptrucking and the "Old Blue Ford".  Mr. Gale loved to laugh, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand.

He is survived by his life partner, Cheryl Butler; two children, Lacey Roby and husband, Russell, and Casey Gale and wife, Jessica; seven grandchildren, Brandyn, Kaitlyn, Brooklyn, Kayden, Austin, Daegin, and Davyn; one brother, Eddie Gale and wife, Barbara; and several nieces and nephews.

His mother, three brothers, Thurman (Gene) Croney, Jerry Croney, and Gary Gale, and two sisters, Elsie Croney Cowens and Dorothy Croney Saucea, preceded him in death.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.