M. Dale Books 84, of Mackey, IN entered rest on Sunday Dec. 3, 2017 at
Linda White Hospice House in Evansville.


He was born on Sept.29, 1937 in Miami County IN to McKinley and Hazel (Turnipseed) Books.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 2 great grandchildren.

Dale served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He graduated
from Indiana University and was a retired Accountant /Plant Controller for Dana Corporation.  Also, was member of First Christian Church in Evansville.

He is survived by wife of 60 years Hattie(Cantrell) Books, daughters Cathy Cain of Mackey, IN, Toni (Steven) Knierem of Louisville, KY, Lisa (Kendall) Bopp of Wentzville, MO and Anita (Brian) Byers of Lebanon, IN. 7 Grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. 


Services will be 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Dec. 6, 2017 at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel.


Rev. Jerry Clark and Rev. Kendall Bopp officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday.

M. Dale Books