Gregory "Dale" Havard, age 68, of Lucedale passed away Friday, March 21, 2025.  Mr. Havard was born June 15, 1956 in Lucedale, MS. He is the son of the late Gregory "Greg" and the late Vera Mae (Greene) Havard. He married Connie Havard.

He was employed by Singing River EPA as a warehouse manager for 42 years. Mr. Havard was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife: Connie (Goff) Havard; three sons: Jerrid (Casie-Jo) Havard, Kere (Misty) Raines, and Kevin (Celita) Raines; sister: Sandra Caldwell; 9 grandchildren: Korey (Hope) Raines, Megan (Justin) Raines, Witt Raines, Ily Fincher, Bailee Good, Kyler Raines, Addy Havard, Preslee-Kate Raines, and Dax Havard.

Predeceased by his parents: Gregory "Greg" Havard and Vera Mae Havard; mother-in-law, Robbie Goff; father-in-law, Harvis Goff; and brother-in-law, Jack Caldwell.

The funeral will be held 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Sigler Funeral Home, 4248 Main St., Lucedale, MS with Rev. Ken Hembree officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Creek Cemetery, Lucedale, MS.

Calling hours will be Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 1:30-3:00pm at Sigler Funeral Home, 4248 Main St., Lucedale, MS.

Pallbearers include: Trey Mixon, Chase Graham, Michael Mears, Korey Raines, Dax Havard, Witt Raines, and Kyler Raines.

Honorary Pallbearers include: Duke Graham, Robert Walters, Russell Graham, and Ray Thomley.

Sigler Funeral Home, 601-947-3112, www.siglerfuneral.com, 4248 Main Street, Lucedale, MS, is in charge of arrangements.