Dale Harbison

September 15, 1950 - April 13, 2022

Wayne “Dale” Harbison, 71, of rural Vandalia, passed away at his home on April 13, 2022. Per Dale’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Mad Dogs MC, Vera. Memorials may be made to the Mad Dogs Motorcycle Club. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com Wayne Dale Harbison was born September 15, 1950, in Highland, the son of William Harold and Blanche Love (Hawkins) Harbison. After graduating high school, Dale enlisted in the US Army serving his country from 1970-1971. He later married Carolyn Sue Grubaugh on September 05, 1998. Dale retired after 27 years of employment at Vandalia Terrace as the Maintenance Supervisor. He loved riding his motorcycle, gardening, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Carolyn Sue Harbison; son, Zachary Smith and wife Jasmin of Carbondale; daughters, Jennifer Melton of Abilene, TX, Catie Smith of Vandalia, and Haley Smith of Sacramento, CA; brothers, Ronald and Dennis Harbison; sister, Doris Hubler; grandchildren, Chrissy Melton, Caiden Melton, Parker Lewis, Tristan Lewis, Zoe Smith, and Jax Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mike Harbison; and brothers, James, Thomas, and William Harbison Jr.