George Allen “Bub” Haile
Friday, January 15, 2021
Dr. George Allen “Bub” Haile of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the age of 86 after a battle with cancer.
Born January 17, 1934, in the small mill town of Ansley, LA, he grew up in nearby Jonesboro as the youngest of eight children. A lifelong learner, his educational journey began with a basketball scholarship to Louisiana Tech and continued on to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, earning an additional Bachelors and a Master’s in Theology.
He later earned a Master’s in counseling at Louisiana Tech and a Doctorate in Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.George ministered throughout Louisiana for over 40 years. He served as pastor of several churches until 1962 when he became the Director of the Baptist Student Union at Louisiana Tech where he mentored many students in their Christian faith for eight years. Ge
Vernon Dwain Bruner, 90, entered the Lord’s presence on the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Due to COVID-19, an online memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at fbcstephenville.org or @firstbaptiststephenville Facebook Live with Dr. Ken May officiating.
A come-and-go viewing will be held at Lacy Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and Thursday, Jan. 7. A basket will be available to place cards or expressions of condolence for the family.
Dwain was born in Kerens, Texas, to Vernon Decatur Bruner and Agnes Williamson Bruner. He was the oldest of three boys. He grew up and thrived in the small town of Kerens, where his Dad, Vernon, was the local automobile and Chevrolet dealer. His Granddad, Charlie, started the automobile business as a full-service gas station in the early 1920’s. Dwain graduated as valedictorian of Kerens High School, Class of 1947.